itself, there will be a direct jump without a test. See the ‘#tn”
command for the different tests which trigger a jump.
#nn Print a number of blank lines/carriage returns.
#on Toggle the flash mode on or off (1=on 2=off). This only works
with true 128 graphics terms. Will not work with ANSI or
ASCII modes.
#pn Change the screen print mode to one of the following:
0 - Normal output
1 - Print letter, backspace, then print letter again
2 - Print letter, run 8 spaces out then back space to the
letter again
3 - Print letter, backspace over it
4 - Print letter, backspace, print letter
5 - Print letter, run line, backspace, print next letter.
NOTE: These codes cause all sorts of delays, and should not be used
in the subboards.
#qn Cancel all MCI codes currently in memory. Return to normal
text print.
#rn Toggle reverse video. (1=Rev on 2=Rev off). Only good for a
single line of text. Must be entered on each line you
want this effect to appear on. A carriage return auto cancels
this mode.
#sn Change the screen print output speed. Each number over 0 adds
a delay of 1/20th of a second between each character printed.
#tn Used to test variables (tests to be used with the Jump
routines and Labels)
1. (an$) Testing for ‘an$’ must end with an additional pound
sign to mark it’s end (i.e., ‘#t1a#’ tests for an$
beginning with the letter a, etc.).
2. Access group test. The character following the number 2
will indicate the access group to compare the user on-
line with. ‘@’ represents group 0, lower case letter ‘a’
through ‘o’ represent the others. Example; ‘#t2g#EA
jumps to label A if the user on-line is access group
7.
3. Sysop access. This is used in menus, etc., to only
display commands and such to the Sysop group.
Example; System Maintenance commands will not be
displayed to the users who don’t have that access.
4. Test for true CG mode. Allows you to place color graphics
screens and pure text screens in a single MCI file (such as
sys.welcome). If the test for CG mode is true, the
graphic will be displayed, if not, a jump to a pure text
line is possible for ANSI and ASCII users.
5. Test for 80 column mode. Will test the users system for
80 column, and allows a jump to another line if 40
column is in use. Can be used in conjunction with the
test for true CG mode to add additional text and
graphics or NOT as the case may be.
#un Toggle underline mode on and off (1=on 2=off). Works in true
128 graphics mode only.
#vn Prints out variables currently in memory as specified by the
number as listed below:
0. Current date and time.