Natural for OpenVMS Version 6.3.12 for OpenVMS
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ENDIAN - Endian Mode for Compiled Objects

This Natural profile and session parameter specifies the architecture for which the compiler should generate GP. See also Portable Natural Generated Programs in the Programming Guide.

Possible settings DEFAULT Endian mode is derived from the architecture currently used.
LITTLE The compiler generates GP for Little Endian mode.
  BIG The compiler generates GP for Big Endian mode.
Default setting DEFAULT  
Dynamic specification yes  
Specification within session yes  
Applicable statements none  
Applicable command GLOBALS  

Note:
Within a Natural session, the profile parameter settings can be overwritten by the session parameter ENDIAN.

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