.\"set a bit in a bitstring .DT set_bit $MUDNAME$ driver help set_bit .SH Name .SI 5 set_bit() - set a bit in a bitstring .EI .SH Synopsis .SI 5 string set_bit( string str, int n ); .EI .SH 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 know the maximum value. The new string will automatically be extended if needed. Bits are packed 6 per byte in printable strings. .EP .SH See also .SI 5 clear_bit(), test_bit() .EI