SYSTEM

Executes an arbitrary operating system command.

Syntax:

CALL "SYSTEM" USING command-line [repaint-screen] [exit-code]

Parameters:

command-line
PIC X(n)
repaint-screen
This parameter is ignored in this COBOL system.
exit-code
This parameter is ignored in this COBOL system.

On Entry:

command-line
An alphanumeric data item that contains the command line to be passed to the operating system.
repaint-screen
This parameter is ignored in this COBOL system.

On Exit:

exit-code
This parameter is ignored in this COBOL system.

Comments:

The implementation of this library routine is identical to the existing Micro Focus version of SYSTEM.