Return codes
The result of the function is of type NUMBER and can be one of the values described in the following table.
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<0: |
The command could not be started. The values is equal to the negative error code. Waitparameter is N: |
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0: |
The command was started. Waitparameter is Y: |
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>= 0: |
The command was started. The value is equal to the return code of the command. |
An example is provided here.
NUMBER return_code
ASSIGN return_code := system("c:\winnt\system32\notepad.exe" ; "N")
#
@(return_code)
#
The function only works if notepad is located in
c:\winnt\system32.