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sharada · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:49 pm Post subject: what is &DATE1

Hi,

Previously I have posted a question as,
how to compare a date field with current
date in JCL SORT and I got reply to use
&DATE1. I have used it and its working
fantastic.

My question now is what is &DATE1 is it
a register having current date value, or
a function which returns current date.
Please explain,

I will be very thankful if any one of you can
provide a document for that.

Thanks,
Sharada.

Phantom · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:43 am Post subject:

Sharada,

&DATEx, &DATExC, &DATExP (x = 1, 2 & 3) are all date constants (symbolic constants) which reperesent current date in various formats (numeric, text & Packed Decimal).

sharada · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:47 am Post subject:

Hi Phantom,

I am using SYNCSORT
_________________
Regards,
Sharada.

Always perform your duty efficiently and without any selfish attachment to the results,
because by doing work without attachment one attains Supreme.

Phantom · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:51 am Post subject:

Sharada,

Syncsort manuals are copyrighted and are not available on the net for distribution. If your shop has a valid licence, talk to your Sys. Programmers to find the syncsort manual.

Thanks,
Phantom

sharada · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:53 am Post subject:

THANK YOU
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Regards,
Sharada.

Always perform your duty efficiently and without any selfish attachment to the results,
because by doing work without attachment one attains Supreme.

kolusu · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:45 am Post subject:

Sharada,

The following are the various formats of current date.