.\"set a bit in a bitstring .DT set_bit Discworld driver help set_bit Name .SI 5 set_bit() - set a bit in a bitstring .EI Synopsis .SI 5 string set_bit(string str, int n); .EI Description .SP 5 5 Return the new string where bit `n' is set in string `str'. Note that the old string `str' is not modified. The max value of `n' is limited. Ask the administrator if you want to now the maximum value. The new string will automatically be extended if needed. Bits are packed 6 per byte in printable strings. .EP See also .SI 5 clear_bit(3), test_bit(3) .EI