1. Virtual Memory

Commands for selecting the virtual memory (VM) space used by new composite objects.

2. Overview

PostScript Level 2 provides local and global VM. The allocation mode determines where new arrays, strings, and dictionaries are created; changing the mode does not relocate existing objects.

Preserve and restore the caller’s allocation mode when temporarily changing it. Global composite objects cannot contain references to local composite objects.

3. Commands

Command Description

setglobal

Select global or local VM for subsequent allocations (Level 2)

currentglobal

Report whether global allocation is selected (Level 2)

4. See Also