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SIGNOFF Statement

The SIGNOFF statement signals the end of an online session or batch run of the system generation compiler. SIGNOFF causes the compiler to:

• Display a transaction summary
• Free all resources held by the compiler
• Remove the session from the list of active sessions maintained by the transfer control facility (if executing under TCF)

Online, SIGNOFF does not transfer control to DC/UCF or TCF. The CLEAR key, or the top-line command CLEAR, must follow SIGNOFF to exit the system generation compiler.

Note: For more information about top-line commands, see the CA IDMS Common Facilities Guide.

The SIGNOFF statement is recommended as the best way to terminate a compiler session; however, SIGNOFF is not required to terminate a session:

• Online, you can terminate a compiler session by entering the top-line command END.
• In batch mode, the system generation compiler assumes a SIGNOFF statement if none is present at the end of the input file.