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Selective Prompting Codes Table
Published by: Bob Cozzi on 30 Mar 2015 view comments
| Selective Prompting Code | Description |
|---|---|
| ?? | The parameter is displayed and input-capable, with any defaults or CL program-supplied values. |
| ?* | The parameter is displayed but is not input-capable. Values specified in the CL program that prompted the command are passed to the command processing program. |
| ?< | The parameter is displayed and is input-capable, but the command default is sent to the CPP unless the value displayed on the parameter is changed. |
| ?/ | Reserved for IBM use. |
| ?- | The parameter is not displayed. The specified value (or default) is passed to the CPP. Not allowed in prompt override programs. |
| ?& | The parameter is not displayed until F9=All parameters is pressed. Once displayed, it is input-capable. The command default is sent to the CPP unless the value displayed on the parameter is changed. |
| ?% | The parameter is not displayed until F9=All parameters is pressed. Once displayed, it is not input-capable. The command default is sent to the CPP. |