Is there a predefined variable or function that will tell what operation system Baan is running on? We will be migrating later this year from UNIX to NT.

I am creating a new customization that has to do with file manipulation. There will be different paths and file manipulation based on the environment.

I would just assume have both versions available now while creating the code. Instead of having to revisit the code at a later point.

Thanks,
Dan

Hi there,

try OSTYPE or BSHELL_MACHINE_ID.

But why the heck port to NT? No OS support, no support for new HW, practically only possible as virtual machine (because of lacking drivers) - why not linux if I may be so bold to ask?

regards

Norbert

Not sure the reasons for the decision. New client and it is in stone. Just have to support it...

The following function will surffice in fulfilling your requirement.

long ostype()

Description

This returns a long value that indicates the operating system environment. The possible values are:

OS_WINDOWS_NT Windows/NT
OS_WINDOWS_95 Windows 95
OS_UNIX All UNIX variants

Context

Baan VM function.

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Perfect, thanks for the input.

Is there a predefined variable or function that will tell what operation system Baan is running on? We will be migrating later this year from UNIX to NT.

I am creating a new customization that has to do with file manipulation. There will be different paths and file manipulation based on the environment.

I would just assume have both versions available now while creating the code. Instead of having to revisit the code at a later point.

Thanks,
Dan

Hello,

BaanERP Programmers Guide


ostype()

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Syntax
long ostype()

Description
This returns a long value that indicates the operating system environment. The possible values are:

OS_WINDOWS_NT Windows/NT
OS_WINDOWS_95 Windows 95
OS_UNIX All UNIX variants
OS_OS400 AS400

Context
Bshell function.

Regards