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ERRORACT()
Recommends an action for a DOS error that has occurred previously
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Syntax
ERRORACT() --> nActionCode
Warning! This function requires DOS 3.1 or higher.
Returns
ERRORACT() returns a numeric code that provides more information on how
to react to the last DOS error. Coding is as follows:
Table 12-2: DOS Error Action Codes
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Code Definition
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1 Try several times, then ask user
2 Try several times with pauses, then ask user
3 Ask user for data
4 Leave program normally
5 Leave program as soon as possible
6 Ignore
7 User should correct error and try again
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Description
DOS reacts to errors in several ways. One of the best known and least
preferred by programmers is the question: "(A)bort, (R)etry, (I)gnore".
ERRORACT() tells you how the application should react to the last DOS
error that occurred.
Example
Show an error that requires the program to terminate:
nAction := ERRORACT()
IF nAction = 4
? "Unfortunately, the program must be terminated!"
QUIT
ENDIF
See Also:
ERRORBASE()
ERRORCODE()
ERRORORG()
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