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From: CDCKAB%EMUVM1.BITNET@cunyvm.cuny.edu ( Karl Brendel)
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Subject: Re: running other files? (help)
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Date: 20 Mar 91 17:25:00 GMT
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In article <1991Mar19.150541.18350@javelin.es.com>,
  tpehrson%javelin.es.com@BRL.MIL (Tim Clinkenpeel) wrote:

>hi.  i'm programming in turbo 5.0 and was wondering if it is
>possible/efficient to run other files from my program.  here's the
>scenario:  i have a large piece of code that will only be used the
>first time a new user runs the program. can i separate it out and
>only call it when needed to save space and memory? include {$i }
>doesn't seem to be what i want; i'm talking run-this, exit-and-
>run-this-other-one, exit-second-and-back-to-first.

One or both of overlays or procedure Exec should suit your
requirements. Both are available in TPas 5.0 and discussed in the
manuals. Read the references to those features, and inquire again if
you still have (specific) questions. You might mention what the
memory requirements of the one-time and every-type programs might
be, and what you want to do during the one-time program (write a
config file, send the user's VISA card, modify an .EXE file, etc.).

Cheers--

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