15.1.12 MESSAGE Directive

The MESSAGE directive specifies a character string to be sent to the standard output device during the first compiler pass; this aids debugging.

This directive takes the following form: [See Note]

cDEC$ MESSAGE:string

c
Is one of the following: C (or c), !, or * (see Section 15.1.1).

string
Is a character constant specifying a message.

Examples

Consider the following:

 !DEC$ MESSAGE:'Compiling Sound Speed Equations'

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Note: The following form is also allowed: !MS$MESSAGE:string

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For More Information:

For details on syntax rules for all general directives, see Section 15.1.1.