Scilab Function
Last update : 21/01/2005

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(if possible). 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 .If carriage return follows character "p" the execution is paused (see `pause`).

Line display is disabled for compiled scilab function (see getf or comp). By default, Scilab functions are executed using the silent ("-1") mode.

### See Also

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