Pointer Set

You use this command to get the internal pointer value for the field.

pointer_field -> target_field

pointer_field - fn/v Required - The receiving field. The internal pointer value for target_field will be saved into this field. If you are saving the pointer for a non-array field it may be saved into either a type F or P field. However, if the pointer is for an array field, the result must be saved into a type P field or an inaccurate value will be saved.

target_field - fn/v Required - The field being pointed at.

COMMENTS

The difference in receiving fields comes from the way fields are accessed in TAS Professional. An F type pointer keeps track of the field type and address in the field list buffer. Only 5 bytes are required for this type of field. The P type pointer uses the actual location in memory and keeps track of the type, size, decimal characters, etc. of the field being pointed to. The P type is necessary when pointing to an array field since the array value is not kept in an F type pointer. For more information about the layout, size, and specifications of TAS Professional fields please see System Specification - Field Types.

Through the use of this command you can access fields indirectly either in a TAS Professional program or an external program.

NOTE: You must keep at least one space on both sides of the pointer command symbol.

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