Allows the states of various system parameters to be changed. An alternative to the ASSIGN statement.
SYSTEM(parameter) = value
parameter The number corresponding to the system parameter to be changed.
Only the following system parameters can be changed:
| Parameter | Function |
|---|---|
| 2 | Current page width (numeric). |
| 3 | Current page length (numeric). |
| 5 | Current page number (numeric). |
| 7 | Terminal type (numeric). |
| 30 | Pagination in effect (numeric). |
| 35 | Language in use (numeric). |
| 37 | Thousands separator in use (string). |
| 38 | Decimal separator in use: comma or period (string). |
| 39 | Money sign in use (string). |
| 109 | Sets the user-defined TCL logging string. If required, this can contain multiple values and subvalues. Note: SYSTEM(109) can only set the complete TCL logging string. To change a single value or subvalue, read the current value with the SYSTEM(109) function, make your changes and then set the logging string to the new value. |
SYSTEM(5) = 12
Assigns the value 12 to system parameter 5, the current page number.