PCHECK - Parameter Checking for Object Calling Statements

This Natural profile parameter is used to control Natural's compiler.

Possible settings ON The compiler checks the number, format, length and array index bounds of the parameters that are specified in an object calling statement, such as CALLNAT, PERFORM, INPUT USING MAP, PROCESS PAGE USING, helproutine calls. Also, the OPTIONAL feature of the DEFINE DATA PARAMETER statement is considered in the parameter check.

The parameter check is based on a comparison of the parameters of the calling statement with the DEFINE DATA PARAMETER definitions for the object to be called.

It requires that

  • the name of the object to be called is defined as an alphanumeric constant (not as an alphanumeric variable),

  • the object to be called is available as a cataloged object.

Otherwise, PCHECK=ON will have no effect.

OFF No parameter check is performed.
Default setting OFF  
Dynamic specification yes  
Specification within session yes  
Applicable statements OPTIONS  
Applicable command