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DEFINE Directive
The DEFINE directive defines a compiler constant.
>> DEFINE ConstantName AS ConstantValue [OVERRIDE]
Syntax:
1. ConstantName is the name of the constant to be set. This name is case insensitive.
2. ConstantValue is the value of the constant. If the value is numeric, it can be specified either between quotes or without quotes. If the value is alphanumeric, it must be specified between quotes.
General rules:
1. The Constant is defined and set to the ConstantValue.
2. Use the OVERRIDE clause to re-define a previously set constant.
Alternative syntax
The following equivalent syntax is supported for compatibility:
$SET CONSTANT ConstantName ConstantValue
The dollar sign must appear in the source indicator area.
Example
Define the DEBUG compiler constant set to 1:
           >>DEFINE DEBUG AS 1
       program-id. eg001.
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