ProvideX V8.20 > Language Reference > 4. System Variables
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SEP System Variable
           ProvideX Field Delimiter
String System Variable
Contents
String, separator value, default $8A$.
Description
This string system variable indicates the record field separator; the ProvideX default is
$8A$). Note that when you WRITE using an IOList, SEP is the field delimiter.
Examples
MSGBOX "Unable to save "+P$+SEP+MSG(ERR), "Save Error"
LIST_BOX LOAD ITEMS.CTL,0, item_code$+SEP+item_desc$
SID System Variable
          System Identification Code
String System Variable
Contents
String, operating system identification code.
Description
This system variable contains the system identification code as defined by the
operating system.
Example
->?SID
MSDOS
->
SSN System Variable
         System Software Identifier
String System Variable
Contents
String, software identifier.
Description
This system variable contains a sixteen character system software identifier. The first
4 characters report the version number, characters 6-8 report the machine
classification, and 10-16 report the software serial number.
Example
->?SSN
0510-001-1234567
->