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Syntax

HANDLES( [ nCount ] )

Purpose

For DOS version 3 or later, install nCount or the largest possible
number of file handles available to the application.

Arguments

     nCount -- If passed, number of file handles.
                   Default is the FILES setting in config.sys or
                   equivalent.

Setup

For DOS versions 3 or later, the largest possible handle count is the
setting in config.sys or equivalent.

Example

     IF HANDLES( 65 ) < 65
        POP_MSG( "Not enough handles" )
     ENDIF

Returns

The size of the handle table that could be installed.

Side Effects

Installs a new handles table if possible.

Artful Calls

None.

Source File

AA_FILES.C