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SystemClass :: Output - Write output to user area

The function writes the message passed in cstring to the user area (console or output area in a GUI application). In order to clear the output area before displaying the message, clear_opt should be set to true . When not being passed, false is assumed. In order to cache several output requests, flush_opt should be passed as false . Otherwise (default is true ) the message is displayed immediately.

Return value:  Success ( logical  )

Implementation details

logical SystemClass  :: Output ( NString &cnstring, logical clear_opt, logical flush_opt=YES )
  • cnstring - String containing the text
  • clear_opt - Clear output area before displaying message

    The option must be set to true in order to clear the output area or console before displaying the message.

  • flush_opt - Flush data immediately after writing

    In order to write data to output area or console immediately after sending it, the option has to be set to true . When passing false , data is stored to an output area until the next flush request.

    Default: YES