Making static calls
When you use the CALL literal statement
in a program that is compiled using the NODYNAM and NODLL compiler
options, a static call occurs. With these options, all CALL literal calls
are handled as static calls.
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With static calls statement,
the COBOL program and all called programs are part of the same program object. When control is transferred, the
called program already resides in storage, and a branch to it takes
place. Subsequent executions of the CALL statement
make the called program available in its last-used state unless the
called program has the INITIAL attribute. In that
case, the called program and each program directly or indirectly contained
within it are placed into their initial state each time the called
program is called within a run unit.
If you specify alternate
entry points, a static CALL statement can use any
alternate entry point to enter the called subprogram.
Examples: static and dynamic CALL statements
Making dynamic calls
Making both static and dynamic calls
Calling to and from object-oriented programs