Scilab Function

mode - select a mode in exec file

### Calling Sequence

  `mode(k)`
  `k=mode()`

### Description

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 semi or comma).
- k=-1 : the exec file or scilab function executes silently. (this is the default value for scilab functions)
- k=1 or k=3 : each line of instructions is echoed preceded of the prompt. The new variable values are displayed if required. This is the default for exec files.
- 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.

line display is disable for compiled scilab function (see getf or comp)

### See Also

`exec` `getf` `semi` `comma`