Equinox starts the transaction monitor if necessary, which sets SysTransactMode to 1, puts the open databases under transaction control, then sets SysTransactMode to 2.

At this point, it is safe to back up the application. If WaitExpression is supplied as true this command waits until the statement completes. If WaitExpression is false the statements return immediately.

• Returns SysError = 0 if successfully initiated. Check SysTransactMode to find out the state of the system
• Returns SysError=1 if:
• Operator presses Ctrl-Break.
• An internal error has occurred. (Please contact Compsoft Support on 08453 70 72 75)

Switch SysTransactMode

case 0 | Normal Operation

TransactGlobalStart

case 1 | transaction mode starting

Alert "Starting TransactionMode - please wait"

case 2 | transaction mode in force - safe to back up

TransactGlobalCommit

case 3 | commit in progress

Alert "Commit in progress - please wait"

end switch