TPU Built-ins
This section of the reference manual describes each built-in in detail,
providing syntax, synopsis, error messages, examples, and explanation of the
arguments and return values.
Symbols Used in Syntax and Example Lines
Symbol Meaning
{ } Required items are placed between braces. If there is a list of words inside
the braces divided by slashes (/), (EX: {buffer/integer}), you must pick one
option out of the selection.
[ ] Optional items of procedures are enclosed by brackets. If there is a list of
words inside the brackets divided by slashes (/), (EX: [integer/string]), you
can pick one option out of the selection.
[, ...] Brackets surrounding a comma and a horizontal ellipsis represent a repeating
option. You may repeat the previous item; if repeated more than once, separate
the items with commas. (EX: [keyword,...])
" " Quotation marks used in syntax lines and sample procedures surround keywords
and strings that must be typed exactly as shown, including the quotation marks.
(EX: "previous")
UPPERCASE Uppercase letters (EX: SEARCH) are used to identify. TPU reserved words and
previously declared identifiers which must be entered. Reserved words and
identifiers are case-insensitive.
Italics Italic letters used in syntax lines need to be substituted with the
information asked for as outlined in the description below the line. (EX: MOVE_HORIZONTAL
(integer) asks you to replace "integer" with the number of characters you want the
editing position to be moved.)