Article: Q119517
Product(s): Microsoft Macro Assembler
Version(s): 6.1,6.11,6.1a
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 06-MAY-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Macro Assembler (MASM), versions 6.1, 6.1a
- Microsoft Macro Assembler (MASM), version 6.11
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SUMMARY
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In MASM 6.1 there are four new distance specifiers: near16, near32, far16, and
far32.
A near pointer consists of an offset. A near16 pointer is a near pointer that
consists of a 16 bit offset. A near32 pointer is a near pointer consisting of a
32 bit offset. A far pointer is a pointer that consists of both a segment and an
offset. A far16 pointer is a far pointer that consists of a segment and a 16 bit
offset. A far32 pointer is a far pointer consisting of a segment and a 32 bit
offset. Segments are always 16 bits. Note: near32 and far32 pointers are only
available on 386 and successive processors.
MORE INFORMATION
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The properties of the new distance specifiers are summarized by the following
table:
pointer size in bits contain example
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near16 16 bits offset_16 IP
near32 32 bits offset_32 EIP
far16 32 bits segment:offset_16 CS:IP
far32 48 bits segment:offset_32 CS:EIP
Additional query words: kbinf 6.10
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Keywords :
Technology : kbMASMsearch kbAudDeveloper kbMASM610 kbMASM611 kbMASM610a
Version : :6.1,6.11,6.1a
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