3 2 5 Miscellaneous Functions

LANSA Open Guide

3.2.5 Miscellaneous Functions

There are some other optional functions, in addition to those already listed.

The LceASCIIToFloat and LceASCIIToInteger functions are generally not needed as most application languages provide data conversion routines. You should use the supplied routines where possible.

LceASCIIToFloat

Converts a string containing numerics to a floating point number.

LceASCIIToInteger

Converts a string containing numerics to a long integer number.

LceUseTmpDrive2

Use the second directory for the PC's temporary files.

LceSetCommsCursor

Set the cursor. This function is only available with Windows applications and must be specified during Session Definition. 

LceSetCommsType

Set the communications type, if different to the default, when accessing the host. This must be specified during Session Definition.

LceVersion

Returns the LANSA Open version number or displays it in a dialogue box.

LceGetSystemAttribute

Returns the selected system attribute.