Portability Function: Reads the next available character from external unit 5, which is normally connected to the console.
USE IFPORT
result = GETC (char)
char |
(Output) Character*(*). First character typed at the keyboard after the call to GETC. If unit 5 is connected to a console device, then no characters are returned until the Enter key is pressed. |
The result type is INTEGER(4). The result is zero if successful, or -1 if an end-of-file was detected.
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use IFPORT
character ans,errtxt*40
print *, 'Enter a character: '
ISTAT = GETC (ans)
if (istat) then
call gerror(errtxt)
end if