5.2.5
Data definition/Area reservation directives
The data definition directive defines the constant data used by the program.
The defined data value is generated as object code.
The area reservation directive secures the area for memory used by the program.
The following data definition and partitioning directives are available.
Table 5.11 | Data Definition/Area Reservation Directives |
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.db
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Initialization of byte area
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.db2/.dhw
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Initialization of 2-byte area
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.dshw
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Initializes a 2-byte area with the specified value, right-shifted one bit
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.db4/.dw
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Initialization of 4-byte area
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.db8/.ddw
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Initialization of 8-byte area
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.float
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Initialization of 4-byte area
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.double
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Initialization of 8-byte area
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.ds
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Secures the memory area of the number of bytes specified by operand
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.align
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Aligns the value of the location counter
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