load() vs. read()

Hello,

I was wondering what the difference is when you use the below functions to open the current version of a Module and having it displayed on the screen? I understand the load() is used for baselines but what is the difference if any(performance) between the two functions when opening the current version of a Module? Thank you.

Module load(ModuleVersion modver, bool display)
Module read(string name[,bool disp, bool loadStandardView])

-Jim
SystemAdmin - Fri May 11 06:51:09 EDT 2012

Re: load() vs. read()
grasswistle - Fri Nov 01 13:51:18 EDT 2013

This is my exact question!  I need an answer to this!  

Thanks in advance,

Grasswistle

Re: load() vs. read()
llandale - Fri Nov 01 14:30:55 EDT 2013

• "read" (string Name) only gets the current version of the module.
• "load" (ModuleVersion) lets you open the baseline version of the module associated with some versioned link.
• "load" (Baseline, Module) which lets you open a baseline of a module directly.

So "load" when following links or browsing Baselines; "read" when dealing with current version of a module.

-Louie

Re: load() vs. read()
grasswistle - Fri Nov 01 15:49:41 EDT 2013

So, just to be clear, it is not possible to follow links and get the current version of a module with load?

Thanks,

Grasswistle

P.S.  By the way Louie, I've been lurking this forum for a while and I must say that the code fragments you have posted have made a world of difference in my work.  I have links to your profile (as credits) all over the place and people keep asking who this God, Louie, is.  Keep up the good work!

Re: load() vs. read()
llandale - Mon Nov 04 10:17:08 EST 2013

No, you can get to the current version following links using "load"; but only if the versioned link (and therefore the "ModuleVersion") is actually to the current version of the module.  If you know you want the current version, use "read".