The build function evaluates the string as though it were entered at the command prompt.
Syntax
(build <string-or-symbol-expression>)
where the only argument is the construct to be added. The return value is TRUE if the construct was added (or FALSE if an error occurs).
The build function is not available for binary-load only or run-time CLIPS configurations (see the Advanced Programming Guide).
Example
CLIPS> (clear) CLIPS> (build "(defrule foo (a) => (assert (b)))") TRUE CLIPS> (rules) foo For a total of 1 rule. CLIPS>