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Rules for Coding Batch Input Control Cards
Use the following rules when coding the batch input control cards:
- An asterisk (*) in column 1 indicates a comment card.
- Commas must be used to separate keyword statements.
- COMMAND parameters that contain embedded blanks or commas must be enclosed in parentheses.
- A blank terminates the processing of a control card unless the blank is part of a keyword parameter that is enclosed in parentheses. Any text following a blank is considered a comment.
- A response is considered complete when a COMMAND keyword is encountered.
- To continue input control cards, code a nonblank character in column 72 of the control card.
- If a control card is not continued and a COMMAND keyword has not been encountered, the response is considered complete.
- Any keywords after the first COMMAND keyword on a control card are ignored.
- Keyword statements cannot be split across control cards. They must fit on one control card.
- Keyword statements that result in an error condition are ignored and the next keyword statement is processed.
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