MFPRG14

DATES:

1. Addressing
   • Code a program that uses multiple base registers for reentrancy.
   • Specify a base address, using optional range, and a relocatable expression instead of one or more base registers.
   • Code a program using dependent addressing which provides the capability for minimizing the number of base registers required for referencing data by making greater use of established addressability.
   • Call a 24-bit routine from a 31-bit routine above the 16M line.
2. Assembler Statements
   • Change Assembler options using the PROCESS statement.
   • Code a program using the START statement.
   • Use the START instruction can be used to initiate the first or only control section of a source module; optionally set an initial location counter value.
   • Code an unnamed control section and initiate the routine.
   • Code a CSECT to test masks and flags.
   • Code a CSECT which will remove all symbols from a string and leave the alphabetic characters.
   • Code and test a subroutine which allows a variable number of parameters to be passed.
3. Bit Manipulation
   • Code routines using bit operations of: masking, inverting, setting, and clearing.
4. Assembly Errors
   • Locate documentation and solve syntax and assembler errors.
5. Table Handling
   • Create and populate a two-dimensional table.
6. Introduction to Floating-point
   • Add multiple floating-point values to produce a total.
7. Assembler Listing
   • Practice reading and understanding the contents of the ESD listing.
8. More Logical Instructions
   • Utilize the EX instruction to modify a instruction and execute it.
9. 31-bit Addressing
   • Store all the storage areas above the line.
10. Macros: Using and Coding
    • Code a macro that returns a DSECT.
    • Code a MACRO that is passed several values and generates code based on the passed values.
    • Use the MNOTE and MHELP macros to assist in the debugging process.
11. Addressing, Sectioning, and Linking
    • Manipulate large strings that are greater then 32767 characters.
12. VSAM Programming
    • Code VSAM macros for loading, retrieving, and updating records in a VSAM KSDS.
    • Display fields in an access method control block.
13. Calls and Linkage
    • Call a subprogram using a variable number of parameters.