filename.abs

Definition/Access: General, Releases: AP

Contains Pick virtual code.

Description

contains information about the binary executable object module which is the Pick System.
The dictionary of this file contains a binary item '%abs%' which contains the actual code. On the account 'dm', the '%abs%' item is an empty regular item, to indicate that the code associated to that file is in fact the boot abs. The boot abs is not actually part of the file system.

For more information see the 'Pick Assembly Language Manual'.

See Also

Command Name Type Description
tcl.set-abs Verb: Access Link the ABS file to the boot ABS area.
tcl.create-abs Verb: Access Sets aside disk space for new abs area.
tcl.abs.fid Verb: Access Displays current abs information.
abs Definition Absolute frames.
tcl.exec Verb: Access Changes to specified abs area.
tcl.init-abs Verb: Access Initializes abs area.
tcl.verify-system Verb: Access Verifies Pick system software.
tcl.list-abs Verb: Access Produces report from 'abs' file.
multiple.abs.sections Article A discussion on the impact of multiple ABS sections and third party software, such as JET.

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