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set_segment_limit function

In unit go32

Set descriptor limit.

Declaration

pascal
function set_segment_limit(d: Word; s: DWord): Boolean

Description

Sets the limit of a descriptor.

Parameters:

d
selector.
s
new limit of the descriptor.

Return values: Returns True if successful, else False.

The new limit specified must be the byte length of the segment - 1. Segment limits bigger than or equal to 1MB must be page aligned, they must have the lower 12 bits set.

For an example, see allocate_ldt_descriptors.

Errors

Check the int31error variable.

See also

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