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 using the Data Area Editor. It contains predefined data elements which can be included in theDEFINE DATA LOCAL statement.
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 |
