TI BASIC Does anyone know what this syntax is?

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The discussion centers on the TI BASIC command syntax, specifically the use of '0' in the command "Request 'E=', E, 0". The consensus is that '0' serves as a default value, allowing the program to handle cases where the user does not input any data. Additionally, it is established that '0' disables alpha lock, ensuring that the input is treated as a number rather than a string. Participants noted the inadequacies of the manual in providing clear guidance on this functionality.

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What does the '0' do in this command? ... I should be able to figure this out, but I am stumped at the moment :redface: It is prompting the user for an "E" value, then storing it in E and then...

Code: 
Request "E=",E,0
 
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The manual should say. :wink:

Executing the code might offer insight.


But if I had to guess, I would say that it would use 0 as a default value. (e.g. if the user hit enter without typing in any data)
 
Hurkyl said:
The manual should say. :wink:

Executing the code might offer insight.But if I had to guess, I would say that it would use 0 as a default value. (e.g. if the user hit enter without typing in any data)

Yeah, the manual is pretty terrible (i.e. wrong a lot of the time). I did figure this out though by trial and error. 0 turns alpha lock off, so that by default the user is entering a number and not a string.
 

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