[Info-vax] Very simple DCL question

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 1/1/2023 11:29 AM, Volker Halle wrote:
>>> This is interesting. One can get COM files to accept 16 parameters?
>>> How?
> 
> See DCL_CTLFLAGS bit 3
> 
> If clear (the default), command procedure supports the default eight
> optional parameters (that is, (P1,P2,...P8)). If set, command
> procedure supports up to sixteen optional parameters (that is,
> (P1,P2,...P16)). This is also applicable when using the CALL command
> to transfer control to a subroutine. >
> Reference: https://wiki.vmssoftware.com/DCL_CTLFLAGS

So much to learn so little time.

I have a strong feeling that very few has set that bit.

Arne