Thanks Allen K. This is what I need all right! Tim At 09:03 AM 4/10/00 +1000, you wrote: >Hi Tim, > >Best way to learn what is in the system object, is to use Bo's >browse-system.r script >from Rebol.org archives. http://www.rebol.org/utility/browse-system.r. > >Many of the entries in the system can also be accessed through mezzanine >functions. > >e.g > > source what-dir >what-dir: func [ > "Prints the active directory path" >][system/script/path >] > >The note on not using source system is in the FAQ. >http://www.rebol.com/faq.html > >>From the FAQ >" >Q. I find that when I type SOURCE SYSTEM, SOURCE REBOL, or PRINT SYSTEM, the >computer will lock up. Why? > >A. Viewing the system object should only be done with care. Future >revisions of the system object are going to change, therefore, use the >mezzanine level functions to access system object information when possible. >With that said, here is an example of viewing the system object: > >> print mold first system > [self version product words options user script console ports > network schemes error standard] > >> print system/product > Core > >WARNING: DO NOT enter 'print mold second system' or 'print mold system' >since this will cause the interpreter to hang. >" > >Cheers > >Allen K > > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 8:36 AM >Subject: [REBOL] [REBOL] System object documentation > > >> >> I can't seem to find documentation on the system >> object. Dictionary says: >> "For advanced discussion on system, see the Users Guide" >> But I find little or nothing on the subject. >> I also note that even Rebol/View locks up (on Windows NT) >> when I attempt >> print mold system or probe system. >> Where can I find complete documentation? >> thanks >> tim >> >> >> > >
