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instantiation

Backward Chaining Goal
Syntax

instantiation variable

Arguments

variable should be an unbound variable introduced by ? .

Description

Binds variable to the next preferred instantiation from the conflict set of the currently executing context. This goal may be satisfied repeatedly each time returning the next instantiation. When no instantiations are left, it fails.

Values

variable is bound to an instantiation object if one is available.

Examples
(instantiation ?instantiation)
See Also

conflict-set

deftactic

inst-rulename

inst-bindings

inst-rulename

inst-token

standard-context


LispWorks KnowledgeWorks and Prolog User Guide - 14 Dec 2001

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