Duration
5 hours
Overview
The Assembler Macros course describes the syntax and coding required to create an Assembler macro. The course also looks at the function of several system macros that are available for use.
Audience
System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits
Prerequisites
Completion of the Introduction to Assembler and Assembler Instructions courses or equivalent experience, knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM MVS architecture.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
- How to code an Assembler macro
- How to use supplied system macros
Course Content
Assembler Macro Instructions – Introduction
Using Macro Instructions
Macro Definition
Symbolic Parameters
Assembler Variables
Statements
Model Statements
Processing Statements
Conditional Assembly Statements
Data Attributes
Data Attributes
System Variable Symbols
System Macros
System Macros
MVS I/O Macro – DCB
Input File Processing
Output File Processing