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Issuing Multiple Operational Commands

You can enter several operational commands at once using the following format. The only limitation to the number of commands which can be strung together is that the command string does not exceed 80 characters.

Multiple Operational Commands Syntax

              ┌─ & ───────────┐
►►─┬─ DBOC ─┬─▼─┬───────────┬─┴───────────────────────────────────────────────►◄
   └─ DBIC ─┘   └─ command ─┘

In this example, the ampersand (&). symbol connects the commands to execute serially. You can specify a different delimiter for permanent use with the DELIM= parameter of the DBCVTPR macro (described in the System Reference Guide). You can change the delimiter character for the current CICS session with the command described in DELIM=: Changing the Delimiter Character. CA Datacom CICS Services displays the delimiter character in use on the first line of every Inquiry panel.

Example:

DBOC CLOSE=001&INQ=002.