Parameters returned from the exit program

The parameters that are returned from the exit program.

Log record

The complete log record, which can be optionally modified by the exit program. The VSAM record key and data fields in this record is used by CICS® VR in further processing. Other fields in this record are not used; instead, CICS VR uses these fields as they are listed in the record when it was passed to the exit program.

Work area

The 128-byte work area that can be used to pass information between exit programs.

Action code

A 1-byte character field that tells CICS VR what action to take. The action code can be:

C

Continue processing using the log record that was passed to the exit program.

U

Use the log record returned by the exit program.

I

Ignore this log record; do not apply it to the VSAM data set.