Overview | Statement List | Example
MESSG/[TEMP,]string1[,string2]
This statement displays messages in a dialog box or on the status line. It can be used to tell the user during program execution that certain tasks have been accomplished, or that the program is working on a statement which may take some time to execute.
CAUTION: We do not recommend using the asterisk character (*)
in menu prompts or menu options.
Parameter |
Description |
TEMP |
Minor word that indicates that program execution is to continue and that the specified message is to be displayed on the status line. If omitted, program execution is halted until OK is chosen. |
string1,string2 |
Strings which may consist of up to 60 characters each. These strings are displayed in a dialog box with the optional second parameter under the first. Only two strings are allowed per message. |