HLL variables

Some variable references require language-specific evaluation, such as pointer referencing or subscript evaluation. Once again, the z/OS® Debugger interprets each case in the manner of the HLL in question. Below is a list of some of the areas where z/OS Debugger accepts a different form of reference depending on the current programming language:
  • Structure qualification
    • C and C++ and PL/I: dot (.) qualification, high-level to low-level
    • COBOL: IN or OF keyword, low-level to high-level
  • Subscripting
    • C and C++: name [subscript1][subscript2]...
    • COBOL and PL/I: name(subscript1,subscript2,...)
  • Reference modification
    • COBOL name(left-most-character-position: length)