entry-point-designer

TLPP-first Entry Point generation targets TLPP by default, producing AdvPL only when explicitly requested. It validates PARAMIXB defensively and implements fail-safe logic using Try-Catch error handling rather than UI-blocking patterns.

Validating PARAMIXB defensively in a Protheus Entry Point requires checking its layout and type before processing. You must implement fail-safe logic with Try-Catch error handling to prevent UI-blocking patterns and ensure routine stability.

Yes, you can migrate legacy AdvPL Entry Points to TLPP. The migration enforces strict naming conventions by removing the U_ prefix, applies defensive PARAMIXB checks, and generates standard Protheus.doc blocks for the new TLPP implementation.

The best way to document an existing Protheus Entry Point is generating Protheus.doc blocks that define the PARAMIXB interface layout and return type behavior. This standardizes references and ensures customizations integrate correctly with standard routines.

A Protheus Entry Point fails to trigger due to naming mistakes, such as keeping the U_ prefix. Enforcing strict naming and file conventions ensures the customization integrates correctly with standard Protheus routines without being missed.