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■ Defines a FUNCTION procedure and creates a code template.
 
■ Tip: Type "FUNCTION subname" in the active code window and
       press Enter to define a FUNCTION procedure and create
       a code template.
 
■ Use descriptive procedure names to identify the
  procedure's use and to avoid duplicate procedure or
  variable names.
 
■ To define a new FUNCTION procedure:
    1. Type a procedure name (up to 40 characters) in the
       Name text box.
             ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐
       Name: │                                            │
             └────────────────────────────────────────────┘
    2. Press Enter or choose Edit in Active to edit the new
       procedure in the active window,
       ╔══════════════╗
       ║Edit in Active║
       ╚══════════════╝
       choose Edit in New to edit the new procedure in a new
       window,
       ┌──────────────┐
       │  Edit in New │
       └──────────────┘
       or choose one of the following:
       ┌───────────────┐
       │     Cancel    │ To cancel the operation
       └───────────────┘
       ┌───────────────┐
       │      Help     │ To get help
       └───────────────┘