Processing Order

Information is processed the following order:

1. All data editing is evaluated.
2. Line commands are processed.
3. Function key requests and primary commands are processed.

If data editing introduces a syntax error, all command processing is suspended and an appropriate error message is displayed. You must correct the error to resume processing.

If a line command has a syntax error, all command processing is suspended and an appropriate error message is displayed. You must correct or delete the line command to resume processing.

If a primary command is in error, all commands before the error are processed. All other processing is suspended and an appropriate error message is displayed. You must correct or delete the erroneous command to resume processing.

Exceptions

Certain primary commands take precedence over all other processing and are performed first. These commands include CANCEL, HELP, RESET, ROLLBACK, and RESTART.

Also, when using a line command that requires more than one entry, such as a block command or the destination for a copy or move operation, you can scroll to complete the command specification or to enter a destination. Pending block commands or Move/Copy commands must be resolved prior to processing other line commands.