X"91" function 13

Sets the run-time switches

Note: This function is not supported in JVM COBOL.

Syntax:

call x"91" using result
                 function-code
                 parameter

Parameters:

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On Entry:

function-code Value 13
parameter Each byte represents one of the switch letters and each bit in a byte is the state to set the numeric switch for that letter. For example, parameter(1) bit 0 represents switch A (or A0), bit 5 of parameter(19) represents switch S5.

On Exit:

result Set to zero if the call was successful, nonzero otherwise.

Comments:

To update one switch without affecting the others, you should read the switches with Function 14, update parameter, and then call this function.