Syntax

DLM=delimiter
 

• If the specified delimiter contains any special characters, enclose it in apostrophes. In this case, a special character is any character that is neither alphanumeric nor national ($, #, @).

  Failing to code enclosing apostrophes produces unpredictable results.

• If the delimiter contains an ampersand or an apostrophe, code each ampersand or apostrophe as two consecutive ampersands or apostrophes. Each pair of consecutive ampersands or apostrophes counts as one character.

• The DLM parameter can have a null value only when coded on a DD which either:

  • Overrides a DD in a procedure
  • Is added to a procedure.