Language Reference

Appendix

This Appendix contains information about the additional aspects of the PxPlus language, such as file options, labels, launch command syntax, operators, and control codes. It also includes supplementary information regarding pre-set system limits, error messages and reserved words.

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Description

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 PxPlus.

Displaying Bitmaps/Icons

Associating images (bitmaps or icons) for use within a PxPlus program.

Negative CTL Definitions

Actions that are assigned to negative CTL values, and have special significance to PxPlus.

Operators

All operators that can be used in PxPlus, including: property, assignment, auto-increment/decrement, LIKE, and the Apostrophe Operator.

Apostrophe Operator

Information on the use of the Apostrophe Operator.

Labels/Logical Statement References

Built-in statement labels that can be used instead of line number references in applications.

Reserved Words

Words that are reserved for internal use by PxPlus.

Setting Up Web Server as a Windows Service

Methods for installing PxPlus Web Server as a Windows Service.

System Limits

Preset system limits of PxPlus.

Error Codes and Messages

The numeric system variable ERR, error codes, and the messages associated with errors detected by PxPlus.

Customizing Radio Buttons and Check Boxes

Information on customizing the default Radio Button and Check Box display.

NOMADS Library Variables

Lists the NOMADS library variables.