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This is part of Family API which allow to create dual-os version of program runs under OS/2 and DOS
Note: This is legacy API call. It is recommended to use 32-bit equivalent
DosSetVerify
This call sets the verify switch.
Syntax
DosSetVerify (VerifySetting)
Parameters
- VerifySetting (USHORT) - input : New state of Verify Mode for the requesting process as shown below:
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| 0 | Verify mode is not active. |
| 1 | Verify mode is active. |
Return Code
Remarks
When verify is active, OS/2 performs a verify operation each time it does a file write to assure proper data recording on the disk. Although disk recording errors are rare, this function has been provided for applications to verify the proper recording of critical data.
Example Code
C Binding
#define INCL_DOSFILEMGR USHORT rc = DosSetVerify(VerifySetting); USHORT VerifySetting; /* New value of verify switch */ USHORT rc; /* return code */
MASM Binding
EXTRN DosSetVerify:FAR INCL_DOSFILEMGR EQU 1 PUSH WORD VerifySetting ;New value of verify switch CALL DosSetVerify
Returns WORD
Note
Text based on http://www.edm2.com/index.php/DosSetVerify_(FAPI)