With this session parameter, you specify the default output length for an alphanumeric field; that is, when it is specified shorter than the field length, the field will be right-truncated.
Possible settings | 1 to
n |
n = value of
LS (line size)
parameter minus 1
|
---|---|---|
Default setting | none | |
Applicable statements: | FORMAT |
|
Parameter may be specified at statement level and/or at element level. | ||
Applicable command: | none |
Notes:
AL
session
parameter for input fields (attribute
definition AD=A
or AD=M
) in an
INPUT
statement.
EM
) will override
the AL
session parameter for this field.
FORMAT AL=20
See also Parameters to Influence the Output of Fields in the Programming Guide.