Jeff,

I vote fot placing this on the INPUT command. Tom makes a good point about
the PAUSE command, but as the input command already has a timeout parameter
as well as other features, I like the idea.

Also, perhaps HP shouldn't limit themselves to the console. Maybe any
terminal device or class. That way it could fit into more environments.

Not awake yet.

Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: VANCE,JEFF (HP-Cupertino,ex1) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 1999 4:34 PM
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Subject: Re: Brain Took a Vacation


Hi all,

While this topic is fresh, does anyone care to propose a
syntax for a new CI command, or an extension to the INPUT
command (and/or input function) or a new CI function??

Is it worth having a built-in 'repeater' ability, so the request
is repeated at the console.  Should there be a timeout?  Should
there be some basic cursor control/memory lock ability? etc..

regards,
Jeff Vance, CSY

> What is the command or option that will pause a job until
> there is a reply from the operator. Would like it to operate
> like the INPUT command.