This section describes the CST-Read model, which is used to create the read subprogram for a model. The read subprogram reads the specifications for the model.
This section covers the following topics:
After defining the model PDA and clear subprogram, you must create a subprogram to read the specifications from a previously-generated module. The generated subprogram has one INPUT statement for each #PDAX variable in the model PDA.
A read subprogram generated by the CST-Read model contains a series of INPUT statements that accept the data previously placed in the Natural stack. The read subprogram is invoked when the developer invokes the Read Specifications function on the Generation main menu.
Before the read subprogram is invoked, all **SAG parameter values are placed on the Natural stack. The read subprogram repeats a series of INPUT statements to accept the stacked parameters and assign them to the correct PDA variables. This subprogram must correspond to the save subprogram that writes the **SAG parameter lines. The read subprogram can also read common parameters from a different model.
Notes:
Use the CST-Read model to create the read subprogram. This model has one specification panel, Standard Parameters.
CUGRMA CST-Read Subprogram CUG-MA1
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Module name ........ CXMNR___
Parameter data area CXMNPDA_ *
Title .............. _________________________
Description ........ Read parameter specification.__________________________
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Enter-PF1---PF2---PF3---PF4---PF5---PF6---PF7---PF8---PF9---PF10--PF11--PF12---
help retrn quit userX main |
The input fields on the Standard Parameters panel are:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Module name | Name specified on the Generation main menu. The
name of the read subprogram must be alphanumeric and no more than eight
characters in length. Use the following naming convention:
CXxxR where xx uniquely identifies your model. |
| Parameter data area | Name of the parameter data area (PDA) for your
model. Natural Construct determines the name of the
PDA based on the Module name specified on the Generation main menu. For
example, if you enter "CXMNR", Natural Construct
assumes the PDA name is CXMNPDA.
Use the following naming convention: CXxxPDA where xx uniquely identifies your model. |
| Title | Title for the generated subprogram. The title identifies the subprogram for the List Generated Modules function on the Generation main menu and is used internally for program documentation. |
| Description | Brief description of the subprogram. The description is inserted in the banner at the beginning of the subprogram and is used internally for program documentation. |
CSGSAMPL CST-Read Subprogram CSGSM0
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User Exits Exists Sample Required Conditional
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_ CHANGE-HISTORY Subprogram
_ PARAMETER-DATA
_ LOCAL-DATA Example
_ INPUT-ADDITIONAL-PARAMETERS Subprogram
_ BEFORE-CHECK-ERROR Example
_ ADDITIONAL-INITIALIZATIONS
_ END-OF-PROGRAM |
For information about these user exits, see Supplied User Exits. For information about using the User Exit editor, refer to User Exit Editor, Natural Construct Generation.
