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dbtext()  —  Silicon Graphics

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(var str: Byte);

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. 

SEE ALSO

setdblights

NOTE

This command can be used only in immediate mode. 

Version 2.4  —  May 08, 1986

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