Re: Dictionary Pointer

At 10:53 AM 11/26/01 -0800, you wrote:

> > Y have not found the variable DP ( Dictionary pointer )
>
> > What is the name of this variable in swiftforth
>
>The variable is named H

You can get its current value with the command HERE. Don't try to
manipulate it directly, because it can cause trouble.

> > Y have problems whith string fonction
>
>STRING is not a defining word. STRING parses and compiles a string from
>the input stream.
>
>CREATE AX$ 80 ALLOT will define an 80 character buffer

An even better way is to use BUFFER:

         80 BUFFER: AX$

...is equivalent to Mike's phrase.

Cheers,
Elizabeth

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Received on Mon Nov 26 2001 - 17:15:10 PST