Name

PMSG − Specifies a workstation identifier and message text. 

Operating States: PHOP, WSOP, ∗, ∗
PHIGS standard function

Syntax

PMSG (WKID, MESS)

Argument    Data Type       Access      Description
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WKID        Integer         Read        Workstation identifier
MESS        Character ∗(∗)  Read        Message
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Description

PMSG specifies a workstation identifier and the message text.  The message text appears on the workstation surface at an implementation-specific location or on a separate device associated with the workstation.  This function may have a local effect on the workstation.  For example, the message might request that the operator change the paper in a plotter before a picture is regenerated. 

See the Device Specifics Reference Manual for DEC GKS and DEC PHIGS for more information on workstation-specific capabilities. 

See Also

PATR
PATR3
POPHH
POPWK
PTX
PTX3