Introduction
The following commands are recommended for interactive use and are described below:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| start ( Program Name.b4p ) | Start executing a B4P program. Note: All variables created in that program will be global variables, even if defined outside user-defined procedures and functions. |
| return | Return to executing the program. Very useful if interactive mode is activated using an interactive; statement. |
| exit | Leaves B4P interpreter |
| Pressing CTRL+C | Leaves B4P interpreter, too |
| prompt ("...") | You can change the prompt. See prompt() for more details. Qutoation marks are required here. |
| prompt ("working directory()" ) | Choose to show the working directory in the prompt. It will be memorized until changed again or reset. |
| prompt ("system info[user name]") | Choose to show your user name in the prompt. You can combine mulitple info, e.g. showing both user name and current path name. |
| prompt ("") | Reset prompt to factory settings |
Examples
Change the prompt interactively
>> prompt ("working directory()+' >>'" )
C:\Users\User Name\Documents\Programs\B4P >> prompt ("system info[user name]+':'")
User Name: prompt('')
>> exit