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From the File Aid Batch Manual:
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CHAP_2.1 Coding Conventions
Use the following conventions to code control cards:
* You can have information in location 1 through location 80 of your control cards.
* To specify a continuation line, code a comma after the last complete parameter entry on a control card.
* To code continuation cards, place a blank in location 1 and make sure the next parameter entry starts before location 26 of the card.
* Separate the function/dataset organization identifier and the parameter identifiers with at least one blank space.
* Do not split an individual parameter entry element between cards.
* You can code more than one parameter identifier following a single function/dataset organization identifier. The order that you code the parameters determines the logic of the statement.
* Separate multiple parameter identifiers by commas.
* You may code multiple parameter identifiers on a continuation line.
You can use abbreviations instead of full function, function modifier, or parameter names. For example, a control card with full names is coded as follows:
$$DD01 COPYALL REPL=(6,50,C'TEST',C'PROD')
In contrast, a control card using abbreviations is coded:
