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MSGPROC Statements

Special processing verbs are provided for MSGPROC use:

• &MSGREAD makes the next message available.
• &MSGCONT returns a message for normal delivery.
• &MSGDEL deletes a message.
• &MSGREPL replaces the text of a message.

Note: For more information about these verbs, see the Network Control Language Reference Guide.

Multiple occurrences of any of these verbs simplifies the processing of group messages, as the procedure can be structured for the type of messages being processed.

In addition, MSGPROC can use the &INTCMD processing facilities to perform other functions while processing a message.

Note: An MSGPROC procedure receives all messages that appear on your OCS window. The procedure can therefore be used for various purposes, for example:

• Acting on unsolicited messages received on MAI sessions
• Reformatting VTAM messages
• Recognizing events and prompting an operator to take appropriate action

Operators with suitable authority can change the name of their MSGPROC procedure or flush it, using the PROFILE command.