Caché ObjectScript Reference - InterSystems Documentation

System and Other FunctionsWhen a new Caché process is created, its batch status is 0 (it is categorized as an interactiveprocess). The following code sets its batch status to 1 (categorized as a batch process), whichlessens its resource usage.SET flag=$ZUTIL(68,25,1)WRITE !,"Batch status--former:",flag," current:",$ZUTIL(68,25)As with all $ZUTIL(68) functions, the value returned is the previous setting value, not thenew setting.Once a process has been set in batch status, it keeps that status until it terminates, or untilyou explicitly return it to interactive status as follows:SET flag=$ZUTIL(68,25,0)WRITE !,"Batch status--former:",flag," current:",$ZUTIL(68,25)Invoking $ZUTIL(68,25) without specifying n returns the current switch setting.ParametersnThe boolean switch that controls the status of the issuing process:01Clears batch status and gives the process interactive status. The system defaultsetting is 0.Gives the process batch status.ExampleYou can employ the following sequence of commands to:• Save the current status value• Set a potentially different status• Call a routine or subroutine• Restore the original status612 Caché ObjectScript Reference