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Using Symbolic Variables

A symbolic variable is a software element capable of assuming a set of values. Use symbolic variables in model banner page members to identify the location where text or a value is to be inserted.

Example

This is an example of a symbolic variable for which the SYSOUT destination of a report is inserted:

&DEST

Note: The ampersand indicates the start of a symbolic variable.