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Re: Looking for intrinsic
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Holger Wiemann <[log in to unmask]>
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Holger Wiemann <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 12 Feb 1997 17:39:41 +0100
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Kevin D. Joseph wrote:
>
> I am looking for an intrinsic that I can call from a COBOL program
> to determine if a printer device exists.  We need to allow our users to
> enter a device name on a view form.  Does anyone know of such a beast?
>
> thanks,
>
...

Hi Kevin,

try using HPCICOMMAND with cmdimage 'SHOWDEV <your device(name)>'.

If the specified device does not exist, it will return with
CIERROR 1583. (only NM callable)

Not a beautiful but working method without special capabilities.
Regards,

Holger Wiemann
HP Response Center, Germany

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