Using SYS(0) Function to Get User Name from Network

 Last reviewed: January 8, 1998
Article ID: Q96346
2.5x 2.6x 3.00 | 2.00 2.5x 2.6x 
WINDOWS        | MS-DOS
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The information in this article applies to: 

  - Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5x, 2.6x
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5x, 2.6x

    SUMMARY

    The SYS(0) function is used to return a character string of the machine number and machine name when you are using FoxPro/LAN version 2.0 for MS-DOS or FoxPro version 2.5. NOTE: In order for this function to work, a machine number and name must first be assigned by the network software.

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    By setting an MS-DOS environment variable called USER, a machine name can be returned on most networks. For example, place the following line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file: 

       SET USER=JOHNDOE
    SYS(0) will then return the name JOHNDOE.

    On a Novell network, place the following line in the login script: 

       MACHINE="%LOGIN_NAME"
    SYS(0) will return the user's Novell login name. In this example, it is important that LOGIN_NAME be placed in all caps.

    To return both the user's login name and the station number on a Novell network, add the following line to the login script: 

       MACHINE="%LOGIN_NAME %STATION"

    • Additional reference words: VFoxWin 3.00 FoxDos FoxWin 2.00 2.50 2.50a
    2.50b 2.60 2.60a
    User Login Novell novel
    KBCategory: kbprg
    KBSubcategory: FxnetworkNetware
    Keywords : FxnetworkNetware kbprg
    Version : 2.5x 2.6x 3.00 | 2.00 2.5x 2.6x
    Platform : MS-DOS WINDOWS

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    Last reviewed: January 8, 1998
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