SKIP

The SKIP compiler directive outputs a specified number of hexadecimal zeros in the User Data Area of the program. SKIP typically sets up a buffer area for BTRIEVE file I/O routines. The instruction uses one of the following formats:

[label]

SKIP

{prep}{count}

Where:

label

Optional. A Program Execution Label.

prep

Required. The keyword OVER or UPTO.

count

Required. A decimal constant or EQUATEd value indicating the number of hexadecimal zeros to output.

Flags Affected: NONE

Note the following:

SKIP does not affect the COMMON data area alignment. COMMON fields or files may be defined both immediately before and after the SKIP parameter.

See Also: Example Code, Compiler Directives