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

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.