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# select-clause

The select-clause comprises either a Workplan of the type SELECTION or LIST, or selection specifications for the objects, FDTs or applications to be processed.

This section describes the syntax that applies to the select-clause. The keywords and variable values contained in the syntax diagrams represent the parameters that can be used to specify object selection criteria. If indicated, a variable value must be supplied with a keyword.

- Syntax of select-clause

- SELECTION or LIST Workplan

- Natural Library Object and DDM Selection

- Natural-Related Debug Environment Selection

- Natural-Related Profile Selection

- Natural System Error Message Selection

- Natural Command Processor Selection

- FDT Selection

- Application Selection

- Object Selection for Delete Instructions

- Help Text Selection

## Syntax of select-clause

The select-clause consists of one of the following options:

| (selection-workplan) (list-workplan) object-selection delete-instruction-selection help-text-selection |

The selection-workplan and list-workplan options are explained in SELECTION or LIST Workplan below.

The use of object-selection depends on the object type, DDM, FDT or application you want to process, for each of which the appropriate syntax and keywords are explained in the remainder of this section.

The delete-instruction-selection options are explained in Delete Instructions for Selected Objects.

The help-text-selection option is explained in Help Text Selection.

## SELECTION or LIST Workplan

A Workplan of the type SELECTION contains a header (`TYPE SELECTION`) and a selection from one of the following types of object or file: Natural library objects, Natural-related objects, Natural system error messages, Natural command processor sources, DDMs or Adabas FDTs (Field Definition Tables).

A Workplan of the type LIST contains a header (`TYPE LIST`) and a selection list of objects as described in the section Object List - LIST Workplan. Such an object list can be used for the `UNLOAD`, `LOAD` or `FIND` command only.

For further information on using Workplans, see the section Workplans.

## Natural Library Object and DDM Selection

This selection is used to select Natural objects for processing including Natural DDMs (data definition modules) and user-defined error messages.

The appropriate syntax is shown and explained in the following section.

- Syntax of Natural Library Object and DDM Selection

### Syntax of Natural Library Object and DDM Selection

object-name
`LIBRARY` library-name
| `DBID` dbid `FNR` fnr [`NAME` vsam-name] [`CIPHER` cipher] |  |  | `PASSWORD` `PSW` |  | password |  |  |
[`OBJTYPE` group-type]
| `SETNO` set-number [`SETUSER` set-user] [`SETLIBRARY` set-library] |  |  |  |  |
[`NATTYPE` object-type]
[`SCKIND` object-kind]
[`MODE` object-mode]
[`FMNUM` error-number-from]
[`TONUM` error-number-to]
[`SLKIND` message-type]
[`LANGUAGE` languages]
[`DDMDBID` ddm-dbid] [`DDMFNR` ddm-fnr]
[`NATVERS` natural-version]
| `DATE` date [`DATECHECK` date-check] [`FMDATE` date-from] [`TODATE` date-to] [`DATECHECK` date-check] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| [`SIZE` size] [`FMSIZE` size-from] [`TOSIZE` size-to] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
[`USERID` user-id]
[`TID` terminal-id]
[except-clause]

#### except-clause

`EXCEPT`
( object-name
[`LIBRARY` library-name]
[`OBJTYPE` group-type]
[`SCKIND` object-kind]
[`NATTYPE` object-type]
[`MODE` object-mode]
[`SLKIND` message-type]
[`FMNUM` error-number-from] [`TONUM` error-number-to]
[`LANGUAGE` languages]
[`DDMDBID` ddm-dbid] [`DDMFNR` ddm-fnr]
[`NATVERS` natural-version]
|  | `DATE` date [`FMDATE` date-from] [`TODATE` date-to] |  |
|  | `SIZE` size [`FMSIZE` size-from] [`TOSIZE` size-to] |  |
[`USERID` user-id]
[`TID` terminal-id]
)

Notes:

1. For the command `FINDLIB`, only the following keywords are processed: `LIBRARY`, `DBID`, `FNR`, `NAME`, `CIPHER` and `PASSWORD` or `PSW`.
2. When processing Natural DDMs, you must set `OBJTYPE` to `D`. In addition, some keywords do not apply to DDMs, which is described below.

#### Keyword Explanation of Natural Library Object and DDM Selection

The keywords and valid values for the objects to be processed are described in the following section.

Keyword | Valid Values | Default Value
--- | --- | ---
`object-name` | A valid object name or a range of names. If object-name contains blank characters, it must be enclosed in double quotation marks (" "). See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | none
`LIBRARY` | A valid library name or a range of names. If `OBJTYPE` (see below) is set to `D`, the library name is ignored. If `SETNO` is specified, a range of names is not allowed. See also Name. | none
`DBID` | Not valid for DDMs on mainframes (`OBJTYPE` set to `D`; see below). A valid database ID. | `0` (current FNAT/FUSER)
`FNR` | Not valid for DDMs on mainframes (`OBJTYPE` set to `D`; see below). A valid file number. | `0` (current FNAT/FUSER)
`NAME` | Only applies to objects on mainframes. Not valid for DDMs on mainframes (`OBJTYPE` set to `D`; see below). A valid VSAM name. | blank (current FNAT/FUSER)
`CIPHER` | Only applies to objects on mainframes. Not valid for DDMs on mainframes (`OBJTYPE` set to `D`; see below). The 8-digit cipher code of the Adabas file where the objects are stored. | blank (current FNAT/FUSER)
`PASSWORD` or `PSW` | Only applies to objects on mainframes. Not valid for DDMs on mainframes (`OBJTYPE` set to `D`; see below). An 8-character Adabas password. | blank (current FNAT/FUSER)
`OBJTYPE` | Types of object are:
`D` | DDMs
`E` | User-defined error messages
`N` | Natural programming objects
`*` | Asterisk (all)
or a valid combination. Exception: Object type `D` cannot be combined with any other type. | `*`
`SETNO` | Only applies to the unload and find functions and if Predict is installed. Not applicable to application objects (see also Selecting Application Objects). A one- or two-digit number that identifies the retained set to be used for the names of the objects to be processed. A retained set is created with the save set option of the `LIST XREF` command. If `SETNO` is specified, the value specified for object-name is ignored. For detailed information on Predict sets, refer to the Predict documentation. | none
`SETUSER` | Only applies to the unload and find functions and if Predict is installed. Not applicable to application objects (see also Selecting Application Objects). The ID of the user who created the Predict set. If no ID is specified, the value of the system variable `*USER` (see also the System Variables documentation) is used. | `*USER`
`SETLIBRARY` | Only applies to the unload and find functions and if Predict is installed. Not applicable to application objects (see also Selecting Application Objects). The name of the library to be searched for a Predict set. If you do not specify `SETLIBRARY`, the library specified with `LIBRARY` is used instead. |
`NATTYPE` | Not applicable if `OBJTYPE` is set to `D`. One or more single-character codes for Natural object types:
`P` | Program
`N` | Subprogram
`S` | Subroutine
`C` | Copycode
`H` | Helproutine
`T` | Text
`7` | Function
`8` | Adapter
`G` | Global data area
`L` | Local data area
`A` | Parameter data area
`M` | Map
`4` | Class
`3` | Dialog
`5` | Natural command processor
`9` | Resource
`*` | All object types
| `*`
`SCKIND` | Not applicable if `OBJTYPE` is set to `D`. The kind of Natural programming objects. Valid input values are:
`S` | Source objects: objects that are only stored in source form.
`C` | Cataloged objects: objects that are only stored in cataloged form.
`A` | All source and cataloged objects.
`W` | All stowed objects: source and cataloged objects with identical date and time.
`B` | Source and cataloged objects if both exist.
Note `W` and `B` are valid for the `UNLOAD` and `FIND` commands only. For `LOAD` and `SCAN`, `W` and `B` are valid entries, but they are treated like `A` (all objects). If data is processed in Transfer format, only `S` (source objects) or `A` applies. The search result of an object check also depends on the settings of `DATE` (or `FMDATE` and `TODATE`) and `DATECHECK`. | `A`
`MODE` | Not applicable if `OBJTYPE` is set to `D`. The programming mode of the Natural programming objects. Valid input values are:
`A` | Any.
`R` | All objects in reporting mode.
`S` | All objects in structured mode.
`FMNUM` | A start number of Natural error messages. Valid range: 1 to 9999. | `1`
`TONUM` | An end number of Natural error messages. Valid range: 1 to 9999. The value must be greater than or equal to the value of `FMNUM`, if specified. | `9999` or value of `FMNUM` (if specified)
`SLKIND` | The kind of Natural error message text. Valid input values are:
`S` | Short text. Cannot be applied to the `DELETE` command (see Basic Command Syntax).
`L` | Long text.
`A` | Short and/or long text.
`B` | Short and long text if both exist.
| `A`
`LANGUAGE` | Up to 8 valid language codes (for example, code `1` for English) of user-defined error messages. An asterisk (*) selects all language codes. | `*`
`DDMDBID` | The valid database ID (1 to 65535) of a DDM. `UNLOAD`, `LOAD` and `SCAN`: `0` denotes that no check is performed. DDMs are processed, regardless of their database ID (DBID). | `0`
`DDMFNR` | The valid file number (1 to 65535) of a DDM. `UNLOAD`, `LOAD` and `SCAN`: `0` denotes that no check is performed. DDMs are processed, regardless of their file number (FNR). | `0`
`NATVERS` | The Natural version of Natural programming objects. You can also specify a range of versions: see Name. | blank (no check)
`DATE` | The save or catalog date of Natural programming objects. You can add a time by inserting a blank between date and time. For the format and ranges allowed, see Date and Time in Name, Date and Time Specification. Special terms allowed are `YESTERDAY` and `TODAY`. See Special Dates in Date. A date check can also be defined for a specified object kind (source or cataloged object): see `DATECHECK`. | blank (no check)
`DATECHECK` | Kind of object (source or cataloged object) to be checked for the date or date range defined with `DATE`, or `FMDATE` and `TODATE`, respectively. Valid input values are:
`S` | Check the date of source objects and (if available) the date of objects which exist only as cataloged objects.
`C` | Check the date of cataloged objects and (if available) the date of objects which exist only as source objects.
The search result of the object check also depends on the setting of `SCKIND`. | blank (no check)
`FMDATE` | A start value: The date on or after which Natural programming objects were cataloged or saved. The format is identical to `DATE`. See Date. Special terms allowed are `YEAR`, `MONTH`, `YESTERDAY` and `TODAY`. See Special Dates in Date. A date check can also be defined for a specified object kind (source or cataloged object): see `DATECHECK`. | blank (no check)
`TODATE` | An end value: The date on or before which Natural programming objects were cataloged or saved. The format is identical to `DATE`. See Date. Special terms allowed are `YEAR`, `MONTH`, `YESTERDAY` and `TODAY`. See Special Dates in Date. A date check can also be defined for a specified object kind (source or cataloged object): see `DATECHECK`. | blank (no check) or high value (if `FMDATE` specified)
`SIZE` | The size of Natural programming objects (up to 7 digits). | `0` (no check)
`FMSIZE` | A start value: The minimum size of Natural programming objects (up to 7 digits). | `0` (no check)
`TOSIZE` | An end value: The maximum size of Natural programming objects (up to 7 digits). | `0` (no check) or high value (if `FMSIZE` specified)
`USERID` | The ID of the user who saved or cataloged the Natural programming objects. You can also specify a range of user IDs: see Name. | blank (no check)
`TID` | Not applicable if `OBJTYPE` is set to `D`. The ID of the terminal where the Natural programming objects were saved or cataloged (provided by the Natural system variable `*INIT-ID`). You can also specify a range of terminal IDs: see also Name. | blank (no check)
`EXCEPT` | All items that match the selection criteria entered before `EXCEPT` are checked against all parameters contained within the parentheses following the keyword `EXCEPT`. If they match all these parameters too, they are not processed. | not applicable

Notes:

1. Parameters that are irrelevant for `OBJTYPE` are ignored. For example: `DATE`, `SIZE` and `USERID` have no meaning for Natural error messages.
2. `DBID`, `FNR`, `NAME`, `CIPHER` and `PASSWORD` or `PSW` are ignored by the `LOAD` or `SCAN` command. These parameters must instead be specified in the parameter-setting clause as described for `LOADFNAT...` and `LOADFUSER...` in Keyword Explanation of parameter-clause.

## Natural-Related Debug Environment Selection

This selection is used to select Natural-related debug environments for processing.

The appropriate syntax is shown and explained in the following section.

- Syntax of Natural-Related Debug Environment Selection

### Syntax of Natural-Related Debug Environment Selection

object-name |  |
`NATPATH DEBUG` |  |
[`LIBRARY` library-name] |  |
| `DBID` dbid [`FNR` fnr] |  |  |
[`NAME` vsam-name] |  |
[`CIPHER` cipher] |  |
|  | `PASSWORD` `PSW` |  | password |
[`EXCEPT` |  |
| (object-name |  |
| [`LIBRARY` library-name] |  |
| ) ] |  |

#### Keyword Explanation of Natural-Related Debug Environment Selection

The keywords and valid input values for the debug environments to be processed are described in the following section.

Keyword | Valid Values | Default Value
--- | --- | ---
`object-name` | A valid debug environment name or a range of names. See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | none
`LIBRARY` | A valid library name or a range of names. See also Name. | none
`DBID` | A valid database ID. | `0` (current FUSER)
`FNR` | A valid file number. | `0` (current FUSER)
`NAME` | A valid VSAM name. | blank (current FUSER)
`CIPHER` | The 8-digit cipher code of the Adabas file where the debug environments are stored. | blank (current FUSER)
`PASSWORD` or `PSW` | An 8-character Adabas password. | blank (current FUSER)
`EXCEPT` | See `EXCEPT` in Natural Library Object and DDM Selection. | not applicable

Note
`DBID`, `FNR`, `NAME`, `CIPHER` and `PASSWORD` or `PSW` are ignored by the `LOAD` or `SCAN` command. These parameters must instead be specified in the parameter-setting clause as described for `LOADFNAT...` and `LOADFUSER...` in Keyword Explanation of parameter-clause.

## Natural-Related Profile Selection

This selection is used to select Natural-related profiles for processing.

The appropriate syntax is shown and explained in the following section.

- Syntax of Natural-Related Profile Selection

### Syntax of Natural-Related Profile Selection

object-name
`NATPATH PROFILE`
[`OBJTYPE` profile-type]
| `DBID` dbid [`FNR` fnr] |  |  |
[`NAME` vsam-name]
[`CIPHER` cipher]
|  | `PASSWORD` `PSW` |  | password |
[`EXCEPT` |  |  |
| (object-name |
| [`OBJTYPE` profile-type] |
| ) ] |

#### Keyword Explanation of Natural-Related Profile Selection

The keywords and valid input values for the profiles to be processed are described in the following section.

Keyword | Valid Values | Default Value
--- | --- | ---
`object-name` | A valid profile name or a range of names. See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | none
`OBJTYPE` |
The type of profile:
`D` | Device profile
`E` | Editor profile
`M` | Map profile
`P` | Parameter profile
`*` | Asterisk (all profile types)
or any combination.
| `*`
`DBID` | A valid database ID. | `0` (current FNAT)
`FNR` | A valid file number. | `0` (current FNAT)
`NAME` | A valid VSAM name. | blank (current FNAT)
`CIPHER` | The 8-digit cipher code of the Adabas file where the profiles are stored. | blank (current FNAT)
`PASSWORD` or `PSW` | An 8-character Adabas password. | blank (current FNAT)
`EXCEPT` | See `EXCEPT` in Natural Library Object and DDM Selection. | not applicable

Note
`DBID`, `FNR`, `NAME`, `CIPHER` and `PASSWORD` or `PSW` are ignored by the `LOAD` or `SCAN` command. These parameters must instead be specified in the parameter-setting clause as described for `LOADFNAT...` and `LOADFUSER...` in Keyword Explanation of parameter-clause.

## Natural System Error Message Selection

This selection is used to select Natural system error messages for processing.

The appropriate syntax is shown and explained in the following section.

- Syntax of Natural System Error Message Selection

### Syntax of Natural System Error Message Selection

`ERROR NATERROR`
| `DBID` dbid `FNR` fnr [`NAME` vsam-name] [`CIPHER` cipher] |  |  | `PASSWORD` `PSW` |  | password |  |
[`FMNUM` error-number-from] [`TONUM` error-number-to]
[`SLKIND` message-type]
[`LANGUAGE` languages]
[ `EXCEPT`
| ( |
| [`FMNUM` error-number-from] [`TONUM` error-number-to] |
| [`SLKIND` message-type] |
| [`LANGUAGE` languages] |
| ) ] |

#### Keyword Explanation of Natural System Error Message Selection

The keywords and valid input values for the Natural system error messages to be processed are described in the following section.

Keyword | Valid Values | Default Value
--- | --- | ---
`DBID` | Only applies to system error messages on mainframes. A valid database ID. | `0` (current FNAT)
`FNR` | Only applies to system error messages on mainframes. A valid file number. | `0` (current FNAT)
`NAME` | Only applies to system error messages on mainframes. A valid VSAM name. | blank (current FNAT)
`CIPHER` | Only applies to system error messages on mainframes. The 8-digit cipher code of the Adabas file where the system error messages are stored. | blank (current FNAT)
`PASSWORD` or `PSW` | Only applies to system error messages on mainframes. An 8-character Adabas password. | blank (current FNAT)
`FMNUM` | A start number of system error messages. Valid range: 1 to 9999. | `1`
`TONUM` | An end number of system error messages. Valid range: 1 to 9999. The value must be greater than or equal to the value of `FMNUM` if specified. | `9999` or value of `FMNUM` (if specified)
`SLKIND` | See `SLKIND` in Natural Library Object and DDM Selection. | `A`
`LANGUAGE` | Up to 8 valid language codes (for example, code `1` for English) of system error messages. An asterisk (*) selects all language codes. | `*`
`EXCEPT` | See `EXCEPT` in Natural Library Object and DDM Selection. |

Note
`DBID`, `FNR`, `NAME`, `CIPHER` and `PASSWORD` or `PSW` are ignored by the `LOAD` or `SCAN` command. These parameters must instead be specified in the parameter-setting clause as described for `LOADFNAT...` in Keyword Explanation of parameter-clause.

## Natural Command Processor Selection

This selection is used to select Natural command processor sources for processing.

The appropriate syntax is shown and explained in the following section.

- Syntax of Natural Command Processor Source Selection

### Syntax of Natural Command Processor Source Selection

object-name `PROCESSOR` ncp-library-name
| `DBID` ncp-dbid `FNR` ncp-fnr [file-options] |
[`EXCEPT` |
| (object-name |
| [`LIBRARY` ncp-library-name] |
| ) ] |

#### file-options

[`NAME` ncp-vsam-name]
[`CIPHER` ncp-cipher]
|  | `PASSWORD` `PSW` |  | ncp-password |

Note
For the command `FINDLIB`, only the following keywords are processed: `PROCESSOR`, `DBID`, `FNR`, `NAME`, `CIPHER` and `PASSWORD` or `PSW`.

#### Keyword Explanation of Natural Command Processor Source Selection

The keywords and valid input values for the Natural command processor sources to be processed are described in the following section.

Keyword | Valid Values | Default Value
--- | --- | ---
`object-name` | The name of a valid Natural command processor source or a range of names. See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | none
`PROCESSOR` | A valid library name or a range of names. See also Name. | none
`DBID` | The valid database ID of the Adabas file where the Natural command processor sources are stored. | `0` (current FNAT/FUSER)
`FNR` | The valid file number of the Adabas file where the Natural command processor sources are stored. | `0` (current FNAT/FUSER)
`NAME` | Only applies to Natural command processor sources on mainframes. A valid VSAM name. | blank
`CIPHER` | The 8-digit cipher code of the Adabas file where the Natural command processor sources are stored. | blank
`PASSWORD` or `PSW` | The 8-character Adabas password of the Adabas file where the Natural command processor sources are stored. | blank
`EXCEPT` | See `EXCEPT` in Natural Library Object and DDM Selection. |

Note
`DBID`, `FNR`, `NAME`, `CIPHER` and `PASSWORD` or `PSW` are ignored by the `LOAD` or `SCAN` command. These parameters must instead be specified in the parameter-setting clause as described for `LOADNCP...` in Keyword Explanation of parameter-clause.

## FDT Selection

This selection is used to select Adabas FDTs (Field Definition Tables) for processing.

For detailed information about the Adabas FDTs, see the Adabas for Mainframes documentation > Concepts and Facilities > Adabas Design > Record and Field Definitions.

For loading FDTs, see also FDTs in the section Object Specification.

The appropriate syntax is shown and explained in the following section.

- Syntax of FDT Selection

### Syntax of FDT Selection

`FDT`
`DBID` dbid
| `FNR` fnr [`CIPHER` cipher] |  |  | `PASSWORD` `PSW` |  | password |  |
`FMFNR` fnr-start `TOFNR` fnr-end

#### Keyword Explanation of FDT Selection

The keywords and valid input values for the FDTs to be processed are described in the following section.

Keyword | Valid Values | Default Value
--- | --- | ---
`DBID` | The database ID of the FDT. | none
`FNR` | The file number of the FDT. | none
`CIPHER` | The 8-digit Adabas cipher code of the FDT. | none
`PASSWORD` or `PSW` | The 8-character Adabas password of the FDT. | none
`FMFNR` | Only applies to the `FIND` or `UNLOAD` command. A start value: The file number (FNR) of an FDT. | none
`TOFNR` | Only applies to the `FIND` or `UNLOAD` command. An end value: The file number (FNR) of an FDT. | none

## Application Selection

This selection applies to applications created and maintained in Natural Studio's application workspace and the libraries or objects that belong to these applications.

The appropriate syntax is shown and explained in the following section.

- Selecting Base and Compound Applications

- Selecting Application Libraries

- Selecting Application Objects

### Selecting Base and Compound Applications

This selection only applies to the find function.

#### Syntax

`APPLICATION` `APNAME` application-name
[`APTYPE` application-type]
[`COMPAPPLICATION` compound-application-name]
[ | `EXCEPT`
| (`APNAME` application-name
| [`APTYPE` application-type]
| ) ]

### Selecting Application Libraries

This selection only applies to the find function.

#### Syntax

`APPLICATION` `APLIBRARY` application-library-name
[`BASEAPPLICATION` base-application-name]
[ `COMPAPPLICATION` compound-application-name]
| `DBID` dbid [`FNR` fnr] |  |
[ | `EXCEPT`
| (`APLIBRARY` application-library-name
| [`BASEAPPLICATION` base-application-name]
| ) ]

### Selecting Application Objects

This selection only applies to the find and unload functions.

#### Syntax

`APPLICATION` `APOBJECTS` application-object-name
[`BASEAPPLICATION` base-application-name]
[`COMPAPPLICATION` compound-application-name]
[`LIBRARY` library-name]
[object-specification]
[ | `EXCEPT`
| (`APOBJECT` application-object-name
| [`LIBRARY` library-name]
| [`BASEAPPLICATION` base-application-name]
| [object-specification]
| ) ]

#### Keyword Explanation of Application Selection

The keywords and valid input values for the applications, application libraries or application objects to be processed are described in the following section.

Keyword | Valid Values | Default Value
--- | --- | ---
`APNAME` | A valid name of a Natural application or a range of names. See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | `*`
`APTYPE` |
A valid application type:
`B` | Base application
`O` | Compound application
`*` | All: base and/or compound applications
| `*`
`COMPAPPLICATION` | Only applies if `APTYPE` is set to `*` or `B`. The name of a compound application to which the specified base application belongs or a range of names. Only base applications that belong to the specified compound application(s) are selected; base applications that do not belong to a compound application are not selected. | none
`EXCEPT` | See `EXCEPT` in Natural Library Object and DDM Selection. | not applicable
`APLIBRARY` | The valid name of a library that belongs to a Natural base or compound application or a range of names. See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | `*`
`BASEAPPLICATION` | The valid name of a Natural base application to which an application library or application object belongs. See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | `*`
`DBID` | The valid database ID of an application library. | `0` (no check)
`FNR` | The valid file number of an application library. | `0` (no check)
`APOBJECT` | The valid name of an application object that belongs to a base or compound application, or a range of names. See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | `*`
`LIBRARY` | A valid library name or a range of names. If `OBJTYPE` is set to `D` (see Natural Library Object and DDM Selection), the library name is ignored. See also Name in Name, Date and Time Specification. | `*`
`object-specification` | Indicates that additional selection criteria can be specified for application objects as shown in the syntax diagram for Natural library objects and DDMs: all items listed below `LIBRARY library-name` can also be applied to application objects whereas object-name in the `EXCEPT` clause is irrelevant for application objects. | not applicable

## Object Selection for Delete Instructions

This selection is used to specify delete instructions for Natural library objects, DDMs, user-defined error messages and Natural system error messages. The delete instructions are executed when a work file of internal format is loaded in the target environment with the `DELETEALLOWED` option specified.

The appropriate syntax is shown and explained in the following section.

- Syntax of Delete Instructions for Natural Library Objects and DDMs

- Syntax of Delete Instructions for User-Defined Error Messages

- Syntax of Delete Instructions for Natural System Error Messages

### Syntax of Delete Instructions for Natural Library Objects and DDMs

object-name
`LIBRARY` library-name
| `OBJTYPE` |  | `N` `D` |  |
| `NATTYPE` |  | `*` |  |
[`SCKIND` object-kind]

#### Keyword Explanation of Delete Instructions for Natural Library Objects and DDMs

The keywords and valid values for the objects to be processed are described in the following section.

Keyword | Valid Values | Default Value
--- | --- | ---
`object-name` | A valid object name or a start value (value*) for a range of names such as `ABC*`. | none
`LIBRARY` | A valid library name. A range specification is not allowed. If `OBJTYPE` (see below) is set to `D`, the library name is ignored. | none
`OBJTYPE` | A valid object-type code:
`D` | DDMs
`N` | Natural programming objects
Object type `D` cannot be combined with object type `N`. | `*`
`NATTYPE` | Not applicable if `OBJTYPE` is set to `D`. A Natural object type. Valid input values are:
`*` | All object types
| `*`
`SCKIND` | Not applicable if `OBJTYPE` is set to `D`. The kind of Natural programming objects. Valid input values are:
`S` | Source objects. If used in the except-clause (see Syntax of Natural Library Object and DDM Selection): objects that are stored only in source form.
`C` | Cataloged objects. If used in the except-clause: objects that are stored only in cataloged form.
`A` | All source and cataloged objects.
| `A`

### Syntax of Delete Instructions for User-Defined Error Messages

`*`
`LIBRARY` library-name
`OBJTYPE E`
`FMNUM` error-number-from
[`TONUM` error-number-to]
[`SLKIND` message-type]
[`LANGUAGE` languages]

library-name denotes the name of a single library; a range specification is not allowed.

For explanations of the other elements used in this syntax, see Keyword Explanation of Natural Library Object and DDM Selection.

### Syntax of Delete Instructions for Natural System Error Messages

`ERROR NATERROR`
`FMNUM` error-number-from
[`TONUM` error-number-to]
[`SLKIND` message-type]
[`LANGUAGE` languages]

For explanations of the elements used in this syntax, see Keyword Explanation of Natural System Error Message Selection.

## Help Text Selection

This selection is used to specify that Natural help texts are processed during the unload, load, scan and find functions when internal format is used for the work files. These help texts are identical to the help information provided by the Natural Help utility, which is invoked with the `HELP` system command (see the System Commands documentation).

### Syntax of Help Text Selection

`ERROR NATURAL HELP`
| `DBID` dbid `FNR` fnr [`NAME` vsam-name] [`CIPHER` cipher] |  |  |  | `PASSWORD` `PSW` |  | password |  |

For explanations of the elements used in this syntax, see Keyword Explanation of Natural Library Object and DDM Selection.

### On this page

- Syntax of select-clause
- SELECTION or LIST Workplan
- Natural Library Object and DDM Selection
- Natural-Related Debug Environment Selection
- Natural-Related Profile Selection
- Natural System Error Message Selection
- Natural Command Processor Selection
- FDT Selection
- Application Selection
- Object Selection for Delete Instructions
- Help Text Selection