Using an output as an argument

About this task

You can use an output data object as an argument of a functional map. The object being used as an argument of a functional map must be used on an earlier output card in the same map source file.

To specify an output data object as an argument of a functional map:

Procedure

  1. Select the output card containing the data object.
  2. Float the To window to view two cards at the same time. Press Ctrl and drag the To window to the main window.
  3. In the map rule on the second output card, enter the name of the functional map.
  4. Drag the data object from the first output card to the Rule editor to use it as an argument for the functional map.