mode - select a mode in exec file

Calling Sequence

mode(k)

k=mode()

Description

Used exclusively inside an exec-file or a scilab function mode(k) allows to change the information displayed during the execution, depending on the value of k :

k=0: The new variable values are displayed if required (see help on semi or comma).

k=-1: the exec file or scilab function executes silently. (this is the default value for scilab functions)

k=1 or k=3: each line of instructions is echoed preceded of the prompt(if possible). The new variable values are displayed if required. This is the default for exec files.

k=7: The new variable values are displayed if required, each line of instructions is echoed (if possible) and a prompt (>>) is issued after each line waiting for a carriage return .If carriage return follows character "p" the execution is paused (see pause ).

See Also

exec ,   getf ,   semi ,   comma ,