! (Shell Tell)! <text>
Function
Display a message in the dialogue window.
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Interrupt a batch macro command file in response to an ASK question prompted from the command file.
Parameters
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<text> |
The text (without quotes) to be displayed. It will be printed on a new line. |
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With no parameters a blank line is displayed or |
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Interrupt the command file and return to interactive mode. Commands can then be given from the keyboard. A return to batch mode can subsequently be made by giving the command DO (without parameters). |
Examples
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! Indicate the centre of curvature
Notes
This form of the TELL command will execute faster than the TELL command. It is possible for access to some commands to be denied while in interrupt mode to prevent damage being done to the command file environment.
See also