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SYSTEM

FUNCTION

This directive temporarily exits from Script-IV to the operating system to enable execution of any valid operating system commands or functions. SYSTEM is a Thoroughbred Basic directive that can be executed from within a script.

SYNTAX

SYSTEM string-value$
string-value$
an operating system command or function to be performed.

NOTES

  • For more information on this Thoroughbred Basic directive see the Thoroughbred Basic Language Reference.

SEE ALSO

Description of SYSTEM in the Thoroughbred Basic Language Reference

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