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TPFDF Structured Programming Macros: Reference

This chapter contains an alphabetic listing of the TPFDF structured programming macros (SPMs). The description of each SPM includes the following information:

Format
Provides a syntax (railroad track) diagram for the macro and a description of each parameter and variable. See How to Read the Syntax Diagrams for more information about syntax diagrams.

Entry Requirements
Lists any special conditions that must be true when you use the macro.

Return Conditions
Lists what is returned when the macro has finished processing.

Programming Considerations
Lists any additional considerations for using the macro, including any restrictions or limitations.

Examples
Provides one or more examples that show you how to code the macro.

Related Macros
Lists where to find information about related macros.

See TPFDF Structured Programming Macro Group Processing Diagrams for figures that show the processing flow of the TPFDF macro groups.