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Value | Meaning |
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For a batch program | |
AA to ZZ and 0A to 0Z | These values cause the lines entered in this
tab to be generated at the beginning of the WORKING-STORAGE
SECTION. These lines are generated:
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00 to 09, 1A to 19... 9A to 99 | The lines entered in this tab will be generated in the WORKING-STORAGE SECTION, after all the Data Structures whose COBOL position is lower than this prefix |
For a transactional program | |
AA to 0Z | The description is generated in the WORKING-STORAGE SECTION. |
00 to 99 | The description is generated in the LINKAGE SECTION. |
AA and 00 | These values are used for automatically generated data. |
99 | With a Line number = 999, this value is used for the PROCEDURE DIVISION statement. Therefore, you can use it to create a line with a sequencing number 99999, which replaces the PROCEDURE DIVISION line automatically generated. |
$n | This value represents a parameterized value in a Macro. |
In a Macro, you can parameterize it by assigning it a $n value