set_segment_limit
Set descriptor limit
Declaration
Source position: go32.pp line 94
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.
Remark
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
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| allocate_ldt_descriptors | Allocate a number of descriptors |
| get_segment_limit | Return segment limits from descriptor |
| set_segment_base_address | Set descriptor's base address |
| set_segment_limit | Set descriptor limit |