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sysError

Type

function

Summary

Returns the operating system's error status.

Syntax

the sysError
sysError()

Description

Use the sysError function to obtain the reason a command that makes an operating-system request failed.

On Unix systems, the sysError function returns the value of the "errno" variable.

On Windows systems, the sysError function returns the value returned by the "GetLastError()" function.

Examples

the sysError
if the sysError is zero then answer "Success!"

keyword: integer

command: close file, kill

control structure: function

function: result, sysError, value

glossary: error message, command, return, variable

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

Platforms

desktop

server

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