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It seems like the two forum are one isnt it? thanks anyway

Here is part of the code that confused me:

% FIGURE
%
\newcounter{figure}[chapter]
\def\thefigure{\thechapter.\@arabic\c@figure} % numbering for figures, they are numbered for each chapters
\def\fps@figure{tbp} % default placement for figures

can anyone explane the job of \c@figure please ...