.bc pseudo-op

Purpose

Identifies the beginning of a common block and provides information specific to the beginning of a common block.

Syntax

Item Description
.bc StringConstant

Description

The .bc pseudo-op provides symbol table information necessary when using the symbolic debugger.

The .bc pseudo-op has no other effect on assembly and is customarily inserted by a compiler.

Parameters

Item Description
StringConstant Represents the symbol name of the common block as defined in the original source file.

Examples

The following example demonstrates the use of the .bc pseudo-op:


.bc   "commonblock"