Enables you to select how the remainder is calculated in a DIVIDE statement.
Note: This directive is supported for native COBOL only.
Syntax:
>>------REMAINDER---"integer"-----------><
Parameters:
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integer
- Must be one of:
- 1
- The Compiler uses the ANSI 85 algorithm.
- 2
- The Compiler uses an algorithm employing a subsidiary quotient. This subsidiary quotient is signed and is of sufficient size to hold any valid value. All current IBM mainframe compilers use this non-standard algorithm.
Properties:
Default:
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REMAINDER"1"
(Dialect)
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Phase:
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Syntax check
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$SET:
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Any
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