Version 4.2.6 for Mainframes
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EMFM - Edit Mask Free Mode

This Natural profile parameter is used to activate/deactivate the Edit Mask Free mode at session startup. This mode allows you to omit literals during input into a field with a numeric edit mask.

Possible settings ON Edit Mask Free Mode is activated.
OFF Edit Mask Free Mode is deactivated.
Default setting OFF  
Dynamic specification yes  
Specification within session no Within a running Natural session, you may override this setting with the terminal control command %FM+ or %FM-.

For additional information, see Numeric Edit Mask Free Mode in the INPUT statement description in the Statements documentation.

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