BASICBASIC statementscrt statement

crt statement

The crt statement outputs unconditionally to the terminal display, regardless of whether or not the printer on condition is in effect.

Syntax

crt {exp{,exp..}{:}

Synonym(s)

display

Parameter(s)

exp Expression to be output unconditionally to the terminal display.

Description

This functions like the print statement, but is not affected by:

  • the p option used with the run command at TCL.

  • the printer on statement.

  • a heading, footing, or page statement.

All of the @() functions provided with the print statement are allowed.

When expressions are separated by commas, the next expression is output starting at the column position defined by the next output tab.

A colon at the end inhibits the output of a CR/LF following the output of the last printed line.

Note: To generate backwards compatible object code, execute the set-compiler (ap command prior to compiling.

Example(s)

crt makes it easy to display status messages during printing.

printer on
for l = 1 to maxlines
   print line<l> ;* to printer
   if rem(l,50) else crt l ;* to screen
next l
printer close
printer off

The line counter l displays on the screen every 50 lines.

See also

, reserved character, : relational operator, @() function, cat Relational operator, char() function, CRT, footing statement, heading statement, lp command, Masking, page statement, pc command, print on statement, print statement, printer statement, run command, Statements and functions

Parent topic: BASIC statements