Formatting DL/I calls for language interfaces

When you use DL/I calls in assembler language, C language, COBOL, Pascal, or PL/I, you must call the DL/I language interface to initiate the functions specified with the DL/I calls.

IMS offers several interfaces for DL/I calls:

• A language-independent interface for any programs that are Language Environment® conforming (CEETDLI)
• Language-specific interfaces for all supported languages (xxxTDLI)
• A non-language-specific interface for all supported languages (AIBTDLI)

Java™ makes use of the all three DL/I language interfaces, but the usage is internal and no calls are necessary to initiate the functions specified with the DL/I calls.