General syntax of DEFINE DATA GLOBAL:
DEFINE
DATA |
GLOBAL
USING
global-data-area [WITH
block[.block...]]
|
END-DEFINE |
This document covers the following topics:
For an explanation of the symbols used in the syntax diagram, see Syntax Symbols.
The DEFINE DATA GLOBAL statement is used to define data
elements using a global data
area (GDA).
| USING global-data-area | A global data area (GDA) contains data elements which can be referenced by more than one programming object. |
|---|---|
| WITH block |
To save data storage space, you can create a global data area with data blocks. Data blocks can overlay one another during program execution, thereby saving storage space. The maximum number of block levels is 8 (including the master block). For further information, see Data Blocks in the Programming Guide. |
| .block | .block notation(s) specify the block(s) which are used in the program. |
| END-DEFINE | The Natural reserved word END-DEFINE must be used
to end the DEFINE DATA statement.
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