Version 4.2.6 for Mainframes (Update)
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SM - Programming in Structured Mode

This Natural profile and session parameter specifies whether or not structured mode must be used.

Within a Natural session, the profile parameter setting SM=OFF can be overridden by the session parameter SM=ON.

Possible settings ON Forces the use of structured mode syntax.

Note:
If structured mode (SM=ON) is specified by profile parameter SM, an attempt to change this setting with system command GLOBALS and session parameter SM will be rejected (Reporting mode not permitted).

OFF Programming can be done in either structured mode or reporting mode.
Default setting OFF  
Dynamic specification yes  
Specification within session yes Applicable Statements: none
Applicable Command: GLOBALS
Application Programming Interface USR1005N See SYSEXT - Natural Application Programming Interfaces in the Utilities documentation.

If Natural Security is installed:

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