the result. It can also reverse the process, translating a sequence of tokens into the equivalent text string. Finally, it can simplify a string of tokens, performing arithmetic simplifications and calling functions. The parse library provides many useful functions; furthermore, applications can define their own functions.</P>
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The different functions are separated into different parts of the parse library. The parse library contains the following basic sections:</P>
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Scanner<BR>
The scanner rea