beep()

Purpose:

beep() beeps the terminal.

Usage:

beep();

Arguments:

None

Returns:

None

Where Used:

beep() can be called from anywhere.

Example:

if (cm_read(cmcode < 0)) {
        beep();
        sys.exit_field(sys.cur_field);
}

Description:

Sends a beep to the terminal. Currently this is done by writing a ^G to the std err device. Possibly in the future a visible bell could be sent if it is defined for the terminal.

Bugs/Features/Comments:

See Also:

sys.err_msg(),

sys.msg()