*DSPMODE (GETMODE)


 

*DSPMODE={value}

 

This list control retrieves the state of the output redirection for DISPLAY and KEYIN operations. Once a DSPMODE state has been established, the state remains invoked until the runtime terminates or until another state is invoked.

 

Value is numeric variable indicating one of the following modes:

 

Value

Output ...

0

in a normal mode without output redirection.

1

with displayed data being redirected to the current OS stdout handle being used.

2

with displayed data being redirected to a user specified file that has been attached or opened using the SETMODE *DISPLAY="filename" instruction.

 

 

See Also: List Controls (GETMODE), GETMODE

 



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