I quickly tested a little program. say \1 say ^1 say ?1
On my set-up the first two returned 0 and the last one failed (invalid char in prog). However, in your case the second one failed. This is related to translation and codepage issues. Therefore, I have in recent times been in the habit of using \ for my not symbol as it translates consistently. Just a thought. Julian. > > > List, > > I downloaded from > http://www.mainframeweek.com/journals/articles/0080/A+REXX+program > +to+list+GDG+information > a handy little REXX program. In the program were the following lines: > > if zedlmsg^="" then > > if left(j2g_data,4)//4^=0 |, > > if rc^=0 then > > In all cases, when I issue a TSO GDG filename, TSO complained about these > statements. Since I didn't recognize what the ^ character was > supposed to > do, I deleted it from all 3 statements and the program ran fine and > produced expected results. > > But just in case, does anyone know what the ^ is supposed to > represent? My > search in REXX documentation has been futile. > > Thank. > > Steve Wiegand > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO > Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html Try Capscan's new online bureau at http://www.capscanintegrity.com ***** Matchcode International "Best International Product" at IDMF ***** ******************************************************************* This e-mail is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it was addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. Please delete any copies you may have, on any computer. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and do not necessarily represent the views of Capscan Ltd and/or its subsidiaries. Please be aware that Internet communications are not secure. Capscan Limited Head Office: Capscan Limited Grand Union House 20 Kentish Town Road London NW1 9BB Registered in England no. 1183941 ******************************************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
