SYSTEM Statement
Allows the states of various system parameters to be changed. An alternative to the ASSIGN statement.
Syntax
SYSTEM(parameter) = value
Syntax elements
parameter The number corresponding to the system parameter to be changed.
System parameters
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). |
|
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. |
Example
SYSTEM(5) = 12
Assigns the value 12 to system parameter 5, the current page number.