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--- mpl_functions [2016/07/18 08:18] – [Function INPUT (Field: Byte, Max: Byte, Mode: Byte, Default: string) : String] gryphon
+++ mpl_functions [2016/07/18 08:38] (current) – [Function DATEJ2G (LI : LongInt) : String] gryphon
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 This function takes a julian date format and converts it to a gregorian format (MMDDYY).
+==== Procedure GOTOXY (X: Byte, Y:Byte) ====
+This procedure will move the cursor to a specified X and Y position on the screen.  This only works for users who have ANSI graphics.
+Example:
+<code>
+CLRSCR
+GotoXY (1, 10)
+WriteLn ('Hello')
+</code>
+The above example will clear the screen then goto the first column of the tenth line and output the text "Hello" to the screen.
+==== Procedure HALT ====
+This procedure will exit the program and return the user back to the BBS immediately.
+Example:
+<code>
+If Graphics = 0 Do
+Begin
+  WriteLn ('Sorry, you do not have ANSI graphics.')
+  Halt
+End
+</code>
+The above example will check to see if the user has ANSI graphics and if not, display "Sorry, you do not have ANSI" and exit the program immediately by using the HALT command.
+==== Function INITIALS (String) : String ====
+This function takes a user name and attempts to return one or two character initials.
+<code>
+ S := Initials('Jack Phlash'); // should return "JP"
+</code>
 ==== Function INPUT (Field: Byte, Max: Byte, Mode: Byte, Default: string) : String ====