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SHOW( x ,y ,string )
SHOW | Writes a string to the current window or report. |
x | An integer expression that specifies the horizontal position of the starting point, in dialog units. |
y | An integer expression that specifies the vertical position of the starting point, in dialog units. |
string | A string constant, variable, or expression containing the formatted text to place on the current window or report. |
SHOW writes the string text to the current window or report. The font used is the current font for the window or report.
Example:
MDIChild WINDOW('Child One'),AT(0,0,320,200),MDI,MAX,HVSCROLL
!window controls
END
CODE
OPEN(MDIChild)
DISPLAY
SHOW(100,100,FORMAT(TODAY(),@D3)) !Display the date
SHOW(20,20,'Press Any Key to Continue') !Display a message
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