DOSMS

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   The DOSMS statement serves as a more general-purpose (or miscellaneous) host system function call.   
   The DOSMS statement serves as a more general-purpose (or miscellaneous) host system function call.   
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'''Examples:'''  <br>
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*DOS function calls  
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DOS function calls  
*Close DOS File  
*Close DOS File  
*Get DOS Time  
*Get DOS Time  

Revision as of 11:09, 13 June 2009

DOS direct calls: DOSMS

Syntax:

 DOSMS(string-1,string-2,string-3,string-4) [,EXCP=statement-label] 

Discussion:

 The DOSMS statement serves as a more general-purpose (or miscellaneous) host system function call.  

Examples:
DOS function calls

  • Close DOS File
  • Get DOS Time
  • Get DOS Date
  • Move File Read/Write Pointer (LSEEK)

Pseudo functions

  • Copy file
  • Find a string
  • Find a string -- reverse
  • Move a file
  • Send a Message to All Terminals
  • Send a Message to Another Terminal
  • Get Handles