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PL/I Compilers

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Parameter of compiler to check the compatibility with another version of PL/I and LE.

We would like a parameter of the compiler to verify that we do not use the new feature PL/I that would not exist in an earlier version of PL/I and LE.As explain, if I copy a load module in the environment where the version of PL/I is smaller than ...
over 9 years ago in PL/I Compilers 2 Not under consideration

Make a SELECT for use the DL1.

Is it possible to use a SELECT instruction for make the DL1 Calls ?This possibility is done for the COBOL et why not for the PL/I.
over 9 years ago in PL/I Compilers 3 Not under consideration

PLI for AIX 3.1: PREFIX=STRINGRANGE change runtime behaviour via environment config

Basically the modification occuring as documented for STRINGRANGE condition should be disabled by a runtime option if possible (or a modification of compiler generated code). We present a sample program to illustrate the RFE (sample.txt)
about 7 years ago in PL/I Compilers 2 Not under consideration