Specifying comments in IMS PROCLIB data set members processed by the Syntax Checker

IMS allows comments to be included in most IMS PROCLIB data set members. Special considerations exist for comments in IMS PROCLIB data set members processed by the Syntax Checker.

IMS allows comments to be included in most IMS PROCLIB data set members. The comments can be either full-line comments or comments that appear on the same line as the parameters. The style of comment depends upon the specific member being processed.

In general, full-line comments are indicated by an asterisk (*) or a slash-asterisk (/*) in column 1. Each comment is associated with the parameter keyword that follows the comment. When the file is written, the comments precede the keyword. You can add, edit, or delete comments in the following ways:

Use the select option, C, to select the keyword associated with, or to be associated with, the comment. Press Enter.
The panel redisplays with a blank comment line above the selected keyword. Add your comment to the blank line.
The comment can be modified at any time.
To delete a comment, enter the select option, D, next to the comment line. Press Enter.

The following table describes considerations for specifying comments for specific members.

Table 1. Special considerations for comments in IMS PROCLIB data set members processed by the Syntax Checker
Members	Considerations when specifying comments
BPE exit list member CQSIPxxx CQSSGxxx CQSSLxxx CSLDCxxx CSLDIxxx CSLOIxxx CSLRIxxx CSLSIxxx DFSCGxxx DFSDFxxx DFSPBxxx DSPBIxxx FRPCFG HWSCFGxx	Comments can be specified on a separate line, or they can be specified on the same line as parameters. A comment is separated from the parameter by one or more blanks. Comments can contain any characters except the equal sign (=).
DFSDCxxx	Comments must be specified on a separate line; comments are not allowed on the same line as parameters. You cannot edit the description of the parameter.
DFSSQxxx	Comments are supported in IMS Version 10 and later.