5.2.4
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 allocates the area for memory used by the program.
The following data definition and partitioning directives are available.
Table 5.20 | Data Definition/Area Reservation Directives |
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.DB
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Initialization of byte area
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.DB2
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Initialization of 2-byte area
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.DB4
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Initialization of 4-byte area
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.DB8
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Initialization of 8-byte area
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.DS
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Allocates the memory area of the number of bytes specified by operand
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.DBIT
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Allocates a bit area of one bit
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.ALIGN
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Aligns the value of the location counter
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