enter, en

Generate implicit event when state becomes active

Syntax

enter(state_name)

en(state_name)

Description

enter(state_name) generates an implicit local event when the chart execution enters the state state_name. If more than one state has the same name, use dot notation to specify the name of the state. For more information, see State Name.

en(state_name) is an alternative way to execute enter(state_name).

Examples

Implicit Event When State Becomes Active

Define an implicit local event when the chart execution enters the state Fan.On.

enter(Fan.On)

Tips

The enter operator is supported only in Stateflow^® charts in Simulink^® models.

Version History

Introduced before R2006a