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;* NewBlockSize - Adjusts size of allocated memory block.
;*
;* Shows:   DOS Function - 4Ah (Resize Memory Block)
;*
;* Params:  addr - Segment address of block
;*          resize - Requested block size in paragraphs
;*
;* Return:  Short integer error code
;*          0 if successful
;*          1 if error
 
NewBlockSize PROC \
        addr:WORD, resize:WORD
 
        mov     ax, addr                ; Get block address
        mov     es, ax                  ; Point ES to block
        mov     bx, resize              ; New block size
        mov     ah, 4Ah                 ; Function number
        int     21h                     ; Resize Memory Block
        ret
 
NewBlockSize ENDP
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