Visara Master Console Center Scripting Guide - Manual (Page 181)

Chapter 5 Script Commands
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SCRNTEXT
Syntax:
SCRNTEXT( %Port, %Start, %Length) ==> $Text
Description: A full or partial screen snapshot. Returns characters from a console
screen.
Action:
The characters beginning at absolute position specified by “Start”, and
continuing for the specified “Length” on the console represented by
“Port” are returned as a string. In effect, a screen snapshot is taken of
the specified area.
Parameters:
%Port. Numeric expression. The assigned console port number. Refer
to Ports on page 24 for more information.
%Start. Numeric expression. The absolute position to begin copying
characters from the console. The minimum value is 1 and the
maximum value is the console’s row quantity * its column quantity.
%Length. Numeric expression. The quantity of characters to copy
from the console. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is
the console’s row quantity * its column quantity less the Start
parameter.
Returns:
String value. The characters copied from the console.
Notes:
SCRNTEXT() is not intended for capturing the printer console text.
Use the QREAD() command for reading the printer console.
Example: N/A
See Also:
ASCRN