System Functions
MNM( ) Return Mnemonic Value
 
Format MNM(mnemonic$[,chan][,ERR=stmtref])
 
Where:
 
chan Channel or logical file number of the given file. If omitted, the default is file 0.
 
mnemonic$ Name of defined mnemonic to look up, or the string value of the mnemonic. String expression.
 
stmtref Program line number or statement label to which to transfer control.
 
Returns String, command sequence for mnemonic.
 
Description The MNM( ) function returns the defined command sequence for the specified mnemonic on the file given. The command sequence is typically the exact transmission string to handle the mnemonic for the file.
 
The mnemonic must have been predefined using the MNEMONIC directive. The
MNM( ) function returns a null string if the mnemonic has not been defined.
 
See Also MNEMONIC Directive
Chapter 5. Mnemonics, .
 
Example See if the terminal supports condensed print. If so, create window:
 
IF MNM('CP')=""
THEN PRINT 'WINDOW' (0,0,80,25),'CS',
ELSE PRINT 'WINDOW' (0,0,132,30),'CP','CS',