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9.2.30 make-condition [Function]

make-condition type &rest slot-initializationscondition

Arguments and Values::

type—a type specifier (for a subtype of condition).

slot-initializations—an initialization argument list.

condition—a condition.

Description::

Constructs and returns a condition of type type using slot-initializations for the initial values of the slots. The newly created condition is returned.

Examples::
      (defvar *oops-count* 0)
     
      (setq a (make-condition 'simple-error
                              :format-control "This is your ~:R error."
                              :format-arguments (list (incf *oops-count*))))
     ⇒  #<SIMPLE-ERROR 32245104>
     
      (format t "~&~A~
      |>  This is your first error.
     ⇒  NIL
     
      (error a)
      |>  Error: This is your first error.
      |>  To continue, type :CONTINUE followed by an option number:
      |>   1: Return to Lisp Toplevel.
      |>  Debug>
Affected By::

The set of defined condition types.

See Also::

define-condition , Condition System Concepts