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Usage

Source Statements Appended to End of Module Source

If the module already contains source statements, the compiler places the punched output at the end of the existing module source; if module source does not exist, the compiler automatically generates a header, which is followed by the punched output. The header contains the date and time that the initial module source was created.

Use PREPARED BY When Compiler Checks Security

PREPARED BY is used when the compiler checks security. If the module is secured, the compiler rejects the operation unless it finds the name and password of an authorized user in one of the following places:

• The PREPARED BY clause of the module specification
• The PREPARED BY clause of the PUNCH statement
• The user identified in the SET options user-specification
• The user identified in the signon statement
• The user known to the runtime environment in which the compiler is executing