This section describes the CST-Save model, which is used to generate the save subprogram for a model. The save subprogram writes the specification parameters to the source buffer.
This section covers the following topics:
To read an existing program, your model must have both a save and a read subprogram. The save subprogram must contain a separate WRITE statement for each specification parameter (#PDAX variable). Use the equal sign (=) notation to include the variable contents with the name of the variables. For example:
WRITE(SRC) NOTITLE '=' #PDAX-variable-name
Note:
Use a separate WRITE statement for each component of an array.
For an example of a save subprogram, refer to CUMNS in the SYSCST library.
Use the CST-Save model to create the save subprogram. This model has one specification panel, Standard Parameters.
CUGAMA CST-Save Subprogram CUG-MA1
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Module name ........ CXMNS___
Parameter data area CXMNPDA_ *
Title .............. Save ..._________________
Description ........ Save parameter specification ..._______________________
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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 save subprogram must be alphanumeric and no more than eight
characters in length. Use the following naming convention:
CXxxS 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 "CXMNS", 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-Save Subprogram CSGSM0
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User Exits Exists Sample Required Conditional
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_ CHANGE-HISTORY Subprogram
_ PARAMETER-DATA
_ LOCAL-DATA Example
_ START-OF-PROGRAM
X SAVE-PARAMETERS Subprogram X
_ BEFORE-CHECK-ERROR Example
_ ADDITIONAL-INITIALIZATIONS Example
_ 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.