RDOT

BASIC keyword
Keyword:	RDOT
Abbreviation:	R Shift+D
Type:	Command
Token code:	$d0 (208)
Handling routine in BASIC ROM:
List of all BASIC keywords

Remark: This article describes the BASIC function RDOT in in Commodore BASIC V3.5 or higher.

Type: String Function 
General Programming-Syntax: RDOT(<numeric-expression>)

RDOT(N) RDOT is a function to get information about the pixel cursor (PC) or about the color. Valid values for n are:

• 0: X-position of the graphical cursor, possible return values from -32768 to +32767
• 1: Y-position of the graphical cursor, possible return values from -32768 to +32767
• 2: Color source at the position of the graphic cursor. The possible return values depend on the graphics mode (see COLOR).

Other values for n cause an '"ILLEGAL QUANTITY ERROR".

Examples

BASIC V3.5 Commands

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