char

Format:

char(int_expr)

Result:

Text

Description:

Returns the character equivalent of an ASCII code. This function allows you to deal with non-printable characters.

Examples

SPECTRA> * = char(27)”[2J" clear screen
SPECTRA> * = char(27)”[n;mf" set cursor to line n column m
SPECTRA> * = char(27)”[1;24r" resets the scrolling region
SPECTRA> * = char(27)”=" select appl. keypad mode
SPECTRA> * = char(27)”>=" select numeric keypad mode