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Syntax

keyword=(column,length)

where:

keyword

Specifies the name of the data field.

column

Specifies the beginning column number of the data field in the input records.

length

Specifies the length of the data field in the input records

The length can be omitted to use the default length. If omitted, the parentheses surrounding the column and length can also be omitted, for example, keyword=column.

Each data definition control statement processes the complete input data file from the beginning. If necessary, a data record is extended on the right side with blanks to satisfy the parameter specifications.