November 27, 2001
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>From the Edge: Enhanced (CVAL('PLATFORM')) Function
Chapter: CVAL Functions
Section: Running R:BASE Your Way!
Platform: R:BASE 2000 (ver 6.5++) for DOS/Windows
Build: 1.846xRT03 and Higher ...
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The (CVAL('PLATFORM')) function has been enhanced to show the
"major" and "minor" OS version.
Example 01:
Using R:BASE 2000 (version 6.5++) for DOS, Build:1.847xRT03
SET VAR vPlatform TEXT = (CVAL('PLATFORM'))
If running MS Windows 2000, vPlatform will return as: DOS32 OS=5.0
If running MS Windows XP, vPlatform will return as: DOS32 OS=5.0
If running MS Windows 98, vPlatform will return as: DOS32 OS=7.10
If running MS Windows Me, vPlatform will return as: DOS32 OS=8.0
Example 02:
Using R:BASE 2000 (version 6.5++) for Windows, Build:1.847xRT03
SET VAR vPlatform TEXT = (CVAL('PLATFORM'))
If running MS Windows 2000, vPlatform will return as: WIN32 OS=5.0
If running MS Windows XP, vPlatform will return as: WIN32 OS=5.0
If running MS Windows 98, vPlatform will return as: WIN32 OS=7.10
If running MS Windows Me, vPlatform will return as: WIN32 OS=8.0
Download the PDF version of this article at:
http://www.razzak.com/fte
Very Best Regards,
Razzak.
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