sys.put_fmtfield()

Purpose:

sys.put_fmtfield() converts an alpha to the appropriate type and stores it in a field.

Usage:

ret = sys.put_fmtfield([<asprog>], <asfilename>, <fieldname>, <fmtval>);

Arguments:

asprog <asprog> - The asprog name of the program to use to find <asfilename> and <fieldname>.

This is an optional argument, and if not used, the current program is assumed.

alpha <asfilename> - The asfile name of the file containing <fieldname>. This must be passed in quotes, or in an alpha variable.

alpha <fieldname> - The name of the field you want to store the value. This must be passed in quotes, or in an alpha variable. Dimesioned variables can be used also using a format like "field[n]"

alpha <fmtval> - The formatted value to convert and store in <field>. This field is passed by name and should not be quoted.

Returns:

0 - OK - <fmtval> converted and stored in <fieldname>

-1 - Error - Either <asprog> or <asfilename> or <fieldname> or <fmtval> is invalid.

Where Used:

sys.put_fmtfield() can be called from anywhere. It is used in the 4C debugger programs to allow you to change the value of fields in running programs.

Example:

There are several examples in the 4C debugger program sys.dbg.fld.det.

Description:

sys.put_fmtfield() converts an alpha to the appropriate type and stores the converted value in <field>.

Bugs/Features/Comments:

See Also:

sys.get_fmtfield()

sys.get_afield()

sys.get_ffield()

sys.get_ifield()

sys.put_afield()

sys.put_ffield()

sys.put_ifield()