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This method allows applications to obtain the separator character between parts of file and directory names. By using this method applications avoid any platform dependency and ensure that file system operations will be executed without problems. Using the incorrect separator character in file and directory names may result in failure of file system operations that require the use of the correct separator character.

Argument

[CHANGING] file_separator TYPE C

Separator character between the different directory names and the file name.

Note Note

This parameter should have been defined as an exporting parameter because the content passed to the method will be ignored.

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Exceptions

CNTL_ERROR

Raised if the operating system cannot be determined on which the GUI is running.

ERROR_NO_GUI

Currently not used.

NOT_SUPPORTED_BY_GUI

Thrown if neither Windows nor Java nor Web GUI is being used.