OUTPUT CONTROL VALUES


Output control values are used by the output specifications to perform certain repetitive tasks. For example, specifying *PLACE replicates all the output up to the *PLACE, which is very useful in printing multi-up address labels or cards.

Table 1.14: Output Control Values

Control Field

Description

*ALL

Output all fields. This control field causes all fields from an externally defined file to be out- put. It is used on output specifications controlled by an EXCEPT op code.

*PLACE

This control field replicates output specifications, within the specific output line up to the position of the *PLACE. The replicated output is positioned at the end position specified for the *PLACE.

*PLACE is used in label printing programs to print 2-, 3-, and 4-up labels. It was created primarily to automate printed output from 80-position, card-based programs. It is virtually worthless today considering the online source editors available.




The Modern RPG IV Language
The Modern RPG IV Language
ISBN: 1583470646
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 156
Authors: Robert Cozzi

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