func trans
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Syntax
trans (value)
Formal Declaration
trans:trans (value:any)
Parameters
- value
An expression to be coerced. All types are acceptable.
| Parameter Type | Action |
|---|---|
| BOOL | 0.1 if TRUE, 0.0 if FALSE. |
| U16 U32 SPTR | Set the SID part to zero. Right justify the original value in the low-order 32 bits of the offset part with zero fill. |
| S16 S32 S64 | Set the SID part to zero. Right justify the original value in the low-order 32 bits of the offset part with sign extension. |
| LONG Class | Transfer both parts of the address unchanged. |
| EADDR SADDR | Transfer the SID part unchanged. Transfer the low-order 32 bits of the offset part. |
| STR | Transfer the ASCII bit pattern for the last eight characters in the string. Strings shorter than eight characters are treated as if they were extended on the left with nulls. |
Examples
%cmdebug > wl trans(12.304) TRANS %12.304Coerce the simple long pointer into a TRANS logical code pointer.
%cmdebug > wl trans(sys(24.630)) TRANS %24.630The coercion simply changes the type. Note that no complicated conversion or range checking is performed.
Limitations, Restrictions
none
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