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SDF syntax description Appendix
A vertical bar identifies related
operands within a structure. Its
length marks the beginning and
end of a structure. A structure may
contain further structures. The
number of vertical bars preceding
an operand corresponds to the
depth of the structure.
SUPPORT =*TAPE(...)
*TAPE(...)
VOLUME = *ANY(...)
*ANY(...)
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...
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,A comma precedes further
operands at the same structure
level.
GUIDANCE-MODE =*NO / *YES
,SDF-COMMANDS =*NO / *YES
list-poss(n): The entry “list-poss” signifies that a
list of operand values can be given
at this point. If (n) is present, it
means that the list must not have
more than n elements. A list of
more than one element must be
enclosed in parentheses.
list-poss:*SAM / *ISAM
list-poss(40): <structured-name 1..30>
list-poss(256):*OMF / *SYSLST(...) /
<filename 1..54>
Alias: The name that follows represents a
guaranteed alias for the command
or statement name.
HELP-SDF Alias: HPSDF
Representation Meaning Examples
Table 9:Metasyntax (part 2 of 2)