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Subfield 5: Modifier HLASM Language Reference SC26-4940-06 |
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The syntax for coding the modifier is shown in the subfield format operands in DC instruction. You can omit the modifier subfield. Modifiers describe the length in bits or bytes you want for a constant (in contrast to an implied length), and the scaling and exponent for the constant. The three modifiers are:
If multiple modifiers are used, they must appear in this sequence:
length, scale, and exponent. For example:
Symbols used in subfield 5 need not be previously defined, except
in literals. For example:
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