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. . . MISCELLANEOUS OVERVIEW . . .
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There are a number of miscellaneous functions which have been categorized
into the following groups:
Bit Manipulation
Database Manipulation
Date
Shadow Boxes
System
Bit Manipulation functions allow the programmer to access data at the bit
level. Included are bitwise functions, screen attribute functions and an
encryption function.
Database Manipulation consists of a new command (NETUSE) and a number of
functions to open, close and lookup information in DBFs.
Date functions included are french versions of the CDOW() and CMONTH()
functions. Additionally there is the LongDate() function which returns a
date expanded into an english or french expression suitable for use as report
headers, etc.
Shadow Boxes contain a function for drawing shadowed boxes (an extension of
CA-Clipper's DISPBOX() function), a function for erasing the shadowed box and a
a function to determine screen coordinates which are centered on the screen.
System conatains a replacement for ALERT(), Windows (tm) cursor movement
compatibility setting, SET MESSAGE utilities and a function for setting the
default shadow flag.
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