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what is the max number of open files? Maximum unit number which can be specified?

bmchenry
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‎05-25-2010 02:08 PM
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Looking in the documentation and can't find what isthe maximum number of open files.
Compiler Limits listing does not list.
where can i find the maximum number
(from other compilers from way back when it used to be 99, is it now more?

thank you

Brian


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Steven_L_Intel1
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‎05-25-2010 02:39 PM
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There is no compiler-imposed limit on the number of open files. The OS may impose a limit depending on available resources.

From the documentation on unit specifiers, "The integer is in the range 0 through 2,147,483,643."
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