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!o:i. In procedure calls, the !o:i notation follows an output buffer parameter that has a corresponding input parameter specifying the maximum length of the output buffer in bytes. For example:
error := FILE_GETINFO_ ( filenum | !i |
, [ filename:maxlen ] ) ; | !o:i |
Notation for Messages
The following list summarizes the notation conventions for the presentation of displayed messages in this manual.
Bold Text. Bold text in an example indicates user input entered at the terminal. For example:
ENTER RUN CODE
?123
CODE RECEIVED: 123.00
The user must press the Return key after typing the input.
Nonitalic text. Nonitalic letters, numbers, and punctuation indicate text that is displayed or returned exactly as shown. For example:
Backup Up.
lowercase italic letters. Lowercase italic letters indicate variable items whose values are displayed or returned. For example:
[ ] Brackets. Brackets enclose items that are sometimes, but not always, displayed. For example:
Event number = number [ Subject =
A group of items enclosed in brackets is a list of all possible items that can be displayed, of which one or none might actually be displayed. The items in the list might be arranged either vertically, with aligned brackets on each side of the list, or horizontally, enclosed in a pair of brackets and separated by vertical lines. For example:
{} Braces. A group of items enclosed in braces is a list of all possible items that can be displayed, of which one is actually displayed. The items in the list might be arranged
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