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 GDA (see
Global Data
Area).
| Syntax Element | Description |
|---|---|
USING global-data-area |
GDA Name:
Specify the name of a global data area (GDA) to be referenced. A
GDA is created with the Data Area
Editor. It contains predefined data elements
which can be included in the In contrast to an LDA, the data elements defined in a GDA can be referenced by more than one programming object. For further information, see Global Data Area in the Programming Guide. |
WITH
block |
Data Blocks:
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(s) to be Used:
A single or multiple
|
END-DEFINE |
End of DEFINE DATA Statement:
The Natural reserved word |
