mode select a mode in an exec-file mode(k) k = mode() Used exclusively inside an exec-file or a Scilab function mode(k) allows to change the information displayed during the execution, depending on the value of k: k = 0 The new variable values are displayed if required (see help on semicolon or comma). k = -1 The exec-file or Scilab function executes silently (this is the default value for Scilab functions). k = 2 It is the default value on Scilab prompt. Please notices that mode(2) does not used at prompt, only in an exec-file or a Scilab function. k = 1 or k = 3 Each line of instructions is echoed preceded of the prompt (if possible). The new variable values are displayed if required. This is the default for exec-files. k = 4 or k = 7 The new variable values are displayed if required, each line of instructions is echoed (if possible) and a prompt (>>) is issued after each line waiting for a carriage return. If the carriage return follows character "p" the execution is paused (see pause). k > 7 User mode. If you define your own mode, it is recommended to use a value > 100. Line display is disabled for compiled Scilab function (see comp). By default, Scilab functions are executed using the silent ("-1") mode. Functions in a function library are executed using "-1" mode. exec execstr semicolon comma comp