sysVar.segmentedMode

The system variable sysVar.segmentedMode is used in a text application to change the effect of the converse statement, but the variable is ignored for this purpose in called programs. For background information, see Segmentation.

Values of sysVar.segmentedMode are as follows:

1

The next converse statement runs in segmented mode.

0

The next converse statement runs in non-segmented mode.

The default value is 0 for non-segmented programs and 1 for segmented programs. The variable is reset to the default after the converse statement runs.

You can use this variable in any of these ways:

• As the source or destination in an assignment or move statement

• As the count value in a move...for count statement

• As a comparison value in a logical expression

• As the value in a return statement

Characteristics of sysVar.segmentedMode are as follows:

Primitive type

NUM

Data length

1

Is value restored after a converse?

No

Related concepts
Segmentation in text applications

Related reference
System words in alphabetical order