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[madhuroyus]

Hi,

Please see the below code.

LINKAGE SECTION.

01 COMMON-DATA.
05 DATA-TO-SUBROUTINE PIC X(150).
05 DATA-FROM-SUBROUTINE PIC X(350).
PROCEDURE DIVISION.

MOVE "NEED FULL DATA" TO DATA-TO-SUBROUTINE.
CALL 'PROGRMB' USING COMMON-DATA.


In the above code, I am sending 500 bytes but only 150 bytes is having data. The 'PROGRMB' will return the 350 bytes data in DATA-FROM-SUBROUTINE field.

Here my question is, whether the memory is allocated for the total 500 bytes or only for 150 bytes.

More Explanation: Suppose if we dont move any data to the some of linkage section variables;Whether the Memory is allocated to all the linkage section variables or only for those variables which are used in calling program?

Suppose if its allocated memory to total linkage section variables even though it is not used all of them;When it is going to be allocated?either when it is calling a subprogram it self or while the called program returning to the main program.

Can some one please give me solution for this?

Thanks
Madhu
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[madhuroyus]

Guys,

Till now I have not seen any reply for this question.
I would like to know is there any solution for this or is there any thing wrong in this question.

Thanks
Madhu
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Self confidence is something that says U will do it, when the rest of the world has exactly opposite view.

[s_shivaraj]

Madhu,
The memory of 500 bytes will be allocated irrespective of whether you send the data or not. Based on the definition in Linkage section , the amount of memory will be allocated, and not based on the amount on data in the Linkage Fields 8) .
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Sivaraj S

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