Appendix
Overview  
  This appendix discusses additional features of the ProvideX language, such as file options, labels, launch command syntax, operators, and control codes. It also includes supplementary information regarding preset system limits, error messages, and reserved words. Section headings, page numbers, and outlines are listed below:
 
COM Ports and Serial Devices
    Methods for opening a COM port for direct serial communication and access to serial devices.
  Input/Output and Control Options
    Various options that can be included in a directive or system function to fine tune code and redirect processing.
  Data Format Masks
    Character string masks used to define data (input/output) in ProvideX.
  Labels/Logical Statement References
    Built-in statement labels that can be used instead of line number references in applications.
  Displaying Bitmaps/Icons
    Associating images (bitmaps or icons) for use within a ProvideX program.
  Negative CTL Definitions
    Actions that are assigned to negative CTL values, and have special significance to ProvideX.
  Operators
    All operators that can be used in ProvideX, including: property, assignment, auto-increment/decrement, LIKE, and the Apostrophe Operator.
  System Limits
    Preset system limits of ProvideX.
  Reserved Words
    Words that are reserved for internal use by ProvideX.
  Error Codes and Messages
    The numeric system variable ERR, error codes, and the messages associated with errors detected by ProvideX.