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Syntax

MSG( [ cString [, nWait [, lBlink ]]] )

Purpose

A generalized message function which displays a string on the status
line (row 24). The string is right-justified. Optionally, it waits
for a keypress. Optionally, the message is followed by three blinking
dots.

Arguments

     cString -- message to display; if not passed, defaults to null
                    string and forces nWait to 1 and lBlink to .T.

     nWait -- 0 = no wait, 1 = wait, 2 = wait + "Press any key";
                  defaults to 0

     lBlink -- trail message with 3 blinking dots?;
                   defaults to .F.

Setup

Line 24 is used for display. No other requirements.

Example

     MSG( "Formatting your hard disk. " + ;
          "You should have paid me on time", 0, .T. )

Returns

.T. unless nWait specified and ESC pressed

Side Effects

None.

Artful Calls

BLINK, SYSCOLOR

Source File

AA_MSG.PRG