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CALL

FUNCTION

This command executes the specified 3GL public program. It can be used to send values to and receive new values from the program.

SYNTAX

CALL "program-name" [, value [, value] ...]
      [ERROR PROCESS IS procedure]
program name
the name of a 3GL program.
value
a data name, variable, constant, or expression.
procedure
the name of a procedure to perform.

NOTES

  • This command provides an interface to 3GL programs written in Thoroughbred Basic. The CALL command executes a 3GL public program written in Thoroughbred Basic and enables specified values to be transferred between the 3GL program and the script.
  • CALL executes the 3GL program as a public program. It can pass and receive values.
  • If a value is specified, the CALL command must have a corresponding ENTER command in the 3GL program, and the value or name list in the script and program must agree in type.
  • When the 3GL program is terminated, execution returns to the script at the statement following the CALL.

EXAMPLES

CALL "4SPINIT", "4SAPTEMP", CODE$, COST

SEE ALSO

The section on Different Types of Scripts in Script-IV Developer Guide. For information on public programs, refer to the Thoroughbred Basic Developer Guide.

From the Script-IV Language Reference, version 8.9.1. Open this page in the PDF