Version 4.2.6 for Mainframes (Update)
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MC - Multiple-Value Field Count

Note:
This parameter may be used in reporting mode only.

With this session parameter, you determine the number of values of a multiple-value field to be output by default when the field is specified without an index in a DISPLAY or WRITE statement.

Possible settings 0 - 191 Number of values. If MC=0 is specified, then there is no default index range for the output of an MU field. Therefore, when an MU field is output, it is necessary to specify an explicit index or index range. Otherwise, a syntax error (NAT0281) will be raised.
Default setting 1  
Specification within session yes Applicable Statements:

DISPLAY
FORMAT
INPUT
PRINT
WRITE

Applicable Command: None

 Example:

FORMAT MC=5

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