Appendix A: System Routines - Texas Instruments TI-89 Developer's Manual

Appendix A: System Routines

The following is the format in which each of the entry points will appear. The
entry points are listed alphabetically by category.
Name Name used to identify a function.
Declaration: How the function is declared. Arguments appear in italics.
Category(ies): Algebra Utilities, Data Utilities, etc.
Brief description of usage/purpose. How the function works.
Description:
Explanation of input parameters and anything that needs to be set up
Inputs:
before calling.
Outputs: Explanation of return information.
Assumptions: Description of appropriate usage context, limitations, and any other useful
information.
Side Effects: Description of any side effect to be noted, including whether heap
compression may occur or if an error may be thrown.
Whether it is available on TI-89, TI-92 Plus, or both and on which version
Availability:
of the AMS.
TI-89 / TI-92 Plus Explanation of any differences that may exist between the function's
Differences: operation on the different calculators.
See Also: List of similar functions/global variables or functions/global variables to be
used in conjunction with this one. References to other documentation if
applicable.
Example:
Sample code.
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