The RM/Panels utility functions are provided to allow you to control the overall behavior of the RM/Panels runtime system, rather than manipulate individual panels. Unlike the RM/Panels standard runtime functions described previously, the utility functions are not related to individual panels, are not generated into the panelname.PRC files, and do not require a panel work area parameter. These functions are included in your program through CALL statements.
The following table gives the name and abbreviation of each RM/Panels utility function.
| Function | Abbreviation | 
|---|---|
| DELETE TEMPORARY FILE | DTF | 
| END MODELESS OPERATION | EMD | 
| END POLLING | EP | 
| HIDE MOUSE CURSOR | HMC | 
| SET COLOR | SCO | 
| SET MONOCHROME | SMO | 
| SHOW MOUSE CURSOR | SMC | 
| START MODELESS OPERATION | SMD | 
| START POLLING | SP | 
Each utility function is described in the following sections. All parameters for RM/Panels utility functions are defined in Appendix B, Standard, Utility, and Extended Runtime Functions and Parameters.