◄Compiler Directives► ◄Contents► ◄Index► ◄Back► {$I <filename>} Description Introduces an outside file into the program file that contains the directive. The default extension is .PAS. Up to eight include files can be open at one time. Do not place include directives inside statements. Include files cannot cross statement blocks. Note: The $I symbol has two uses. When followed by a + or -, it turns I/O checking on or off. See also: {$I+}, {$I-}