DOSMS

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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
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