CBL_WRITE_SCR_N_CHAR

The CBL_WRITE_SCR_N_CHAR library routine writes a specified character to a string of positions on the screen.

This routine is implemented for compatibility with other COBOLs in order to facilitate migrations. Using this routine in new programs is not suggested; you should rely on DISPLAY and ACCEPT verbs instead.

Syntax:

CALL "CBL_WRITE_SCR_N_CHAR" USING screenPosition                                     character                                    stringLength                             GIVING returnCode

Parameters:

screenPosition	Group Item	Group item defined as follows:   01  screenPosition.     03  rowNumber      PIC X COMP-X.     03  columnNumber   PIC X COMP-X.   It specifies the screen position at which to start writing. The top left corner is row 0, column 0.
character	PIC X COMP-X	It specifies the character to write to the screen.
stringLength	PIC XX COMP-X	On entry, contains the length of the character string.

Return code:

returnCode can be any numeric data item and provides additional information:

1	Operation successful.
0	Operation failed.