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The index function enables you to determine which instance of a loop the translator is currently accessing.

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Syntax

Use this syntax:



index(integer_variable);
where: integer_variable =  integer variable that indicates the                                           
hierarchical level for which you want to                                                
determine the loop count

Example

An example of this function follows:



index(1);
//This extended rule is located on the ILD group in the following figure.
//This determines the current loop count for the first level (ODD) in
//the hierarchical structure.