Parameters

For the definitions of the return_code, reason_code, exit_data_length, and exit_data parameters, see Parameters common to all verbs.

form

Direction:	Input
Type:	String

The 8-byte keyword that defines the characteristics of the random number should be left-aligned and padded on the right with blanks. The keywords are listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Keywords for Random Number Generate form parameter

Keywords for Random Number Generate form parameter

Keyword	Description
EVEN	Generate a 64-bit random number with even parity in each byte.
ODD	Generate a 64-bit random number with odd parity in each byte.
RANDOM	Generate a 64-bit random number.

Parity is calculated on the seven high-order bits in each byte and is presented in the low-order bit in the byte.

random_number

Direction:	Output
Type:	String

The generated number returned by the verb in an 8-byte variable.