System Debug Reference Manual (32650-90888)

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System Debug Standard Functions
func trans
Limitations, Restrictions
none
func trans
Coerces an expression into a TRANS logical code pointer (LCPTR).
Syntax
trans ( value )
Formal Declaration
trans:trans ( value :any)
Parameters
value An expression to be coerced. All types are acceptable.
Examples
%cmdebug > wl trans(12.304)
TRANS %12.304
Table 10-17. Derivation of the TRANS Bit Pattern
Parameter Type Action
BOOL 0.1 if TRUE, 0.0 if FALSE.
U16
U32
SPTR
Set the SID part to zero. Right justify the original value in the low-order
32 bits of the offset part with zero fill.
S16
S32
S64
Set the SID part to zero. Right justify the original value in the low-order
32 bits of the offset part with sign extension.
LONG Class Transfer both parts of the address unchanged.
EADDR
SADDR
Transfer the SID part unchanged. Transfer the low-order 32 bits of the
offset part.
STR Transfer the ASCII bit pattern for the last eight characters in the string.
Strings shorter than eight characters are treated as if they were extended
on the left with nulls.