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dbtext()  —  Silicon Graphics Beta Release

NAME

dbtext - sets the dial and switch box text

SPECIFICATION

C
dbtext(str)
char str[8];

FORTRAN
subroutine dbtext(str)
character*(8) str

Pascal
procedure dbtext(str: pstring);

DESCRIPTION

dbtext places up to eight characters of text into the text window on the dial and switch box.  Only digits, spaces, and upper-case letters are allowed. 

NOTE

This command can be used only in immediate mode. 

Version 2.3  —  July 04, 1985

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