PUTENV()

Purpose

Function to update the value of an environment symbol

Syntax

PUTENV(<expC1>,<expC2>)

See Also

ADDBS(), GETENV(), Printing

Description

The PUTENV() function updates the value of <expC1> with the character expression <expC2>. The value of the symbol can be retrieved using the GETENV() function. If variable <expC1> does not exist, it is created. If the operation is successful, then PUTENV() returns .T., otherwise .F..

Example

set printer to \\spooler
putenv("db_print","/usr/recital/UD/print_labels")
list status to print
? getenv("db_print")
/usr/recital/UD/print_labels

Products

Recital, Recital Server