With this session parameter, you specify the default output length for an alphanumeric field; that is, when it is specified shorter than the field length, the field will be right-truncated.
| Possible settings | 1 to
n |
n = value of
LS (line size)
parameter minus 1
|
|---|---|---|
| Default setting | none | |
| Applicable statements | FORMAT |
|
| Parameter may be specified at statement level and/or at element level. | ||
| Applicable command | none | |
Notes:
AL session
parameter for input fields (attribute
definition AD=A or AD=M) in an
INPUT
statement.
EM) will override
the AL session parameter for this field.
FORMAT AL=20
See also Parameters to Influence the Output of Fields in the Programming Guide.
