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Tech Tip: Understanding the ‘+n overload’ Shown in 4D Method Tooltips
PRODUCT: 4D | VERSION: 20 R | PLATFORM: Mac & Win
Published On: September 15, 2025

When hovering over a command in 4D, the tooltip may display “+n overload.” This indicates that the command supports n additional syntaxes (overloads) beyond the one shown.

For example:



In this example, "+2 overload" means there are two more variations of WP Add picture with different parameter options. This provides a quick view of all possible ways to use the command.

To see all overloads of a 4D command, the developer should press Ctrl (Windows) or Alt (Mac) and click the command to open the full documentation.