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!"
Related
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