MAXFILES
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Effect
Determines the maximum of files that can be opened simultaneously with the OPEN instruction.
When MAXFILES is executed, all variables are reseted, files opened are closed, and current info defined with DEF are lost.
Syntax
MAXFILES=<Maximum>
Parameter
<Maximum> is a number between 0 and 15.
Note that the maximum of files that can be opened at the same time can't exceed 6 on a disk and 2 on a QuickDisk. When computer is started the default value is 1.
Example
10 MAXFILES=2 20 OPEN "CAS:DEMO" FOR INPUT AS #1 30 OPEN "LPT:" FOR OUTPUT AS #2 40 INPUT #1,A$ 50 PRINT #2,A$
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Compatibility
MSX-BASIC 1.0 or higher