Output.Open()

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Output.Open()

Description

Open the Output file.

 

Make it the current output file for the running experiment. Close any other open Output.

 

If a file of the same name already exists, optionally ask the operator if that file should be replaced. If not, don't open the output file and return FALSE. If the file cannot be opened, also return FALSE.

 

The Runner window caption and window title bar are updated with the new output name.

 

Type

INSTANCE FUNCTION

 

Usage

Status = Output.Open(Force)

 

Force

BOOL

TRUE = always overwrite file without asking operator.

FALSE (or missing) = ask operator if file to be overwritten.

Status

BOOL

TRUE = file opened is OK.

FALSE = file opened is not OK.