long msg_long

(int num, long floor, long ceiling)

Parse a long int in a prompt.

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Parse a long int in a prompt.

Retrieves the requested prompt and parses a long integer contained therein. This function is used to extract configuration options from prompts. The number is checked to ensure it's within a user-defined range of values. If not, a fatal error is issued.

Parameters:

num - The prompt ID.
floor - The minimum acceptable value.
ceiling - The maximum acceptable value.

Returns:

The parsed value.

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