.line pseudo-op
Purpose
Identifies a line number and provides additional information specific to the line number.
Syntax
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| .line | Number |
Description
The .line pseudo-op identifies a line number and is used with the .bi pseudo-op to provide a symbol table and other information necessary for use of the symbolic debugger.
This pseudo-op is customarily inserted by a compiler and has no other effect on assembly.
Parameters
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Number | Represents a line number of the original source file. |
Examples
The following example illustrates the use of the .line pseudo-op:
.globl .hello[pr]
.csect .hello[pr]
.align 1
.function .hello[pr],L.1B,16,044
.stabx "hello:f-1",0,142,0
.bf 2
.line 1
.line 2