# self

The keyword is used in configuration operations to refer to the component in which it is applied.

When used as an operation, it returns the reference of the component in which it is called..

Related keywords:

- connect
- disconnect
- map
- unmap
- stop

### self

Example:

vc_heelal := self;

The variable vc_heelal (which must be of component type) stores the current component reference.

BNF definition of self