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System Data Item Descriptions
The value of GLB.PRINTHOST is stored when a Frame is printed. This value is later
compared to current values when a PRINT.FRAME; command is next used, to determine if
a release is required.
The release is not done when the GLB.PRINTHOST value changes. Such a release is
prompted when a difference is detected by a comparison done before a PRINT.FRAME;
command is executed, not by a MOVE; into GLB.PRINTHOST.
When output from a Report has been produced, the value of GLB.PRINTHOST remains
until the next RELEASE; command (or end-of-job), when the most recent change to its
value is then effected.
GLB.PRINTHOST applies to Reports that use the Report Output Control System, with
output directed to Line Printer, Remote Printer, and Terminal Printer devices. Its default
value is the value of GLB.SELFHOST.
GLB.PRIORITY
LENGTH = 17 EDIT = A
Note: This System Data item is valid only in Ispec logic.
GLB.PRIORITY enables you to set the run priority of a Report initiated from Ispec logic by
the RUN; logic command, at run time. This allows Report output to be scheduled more
effectively, resulting in improved use of resources.
GLB.PRIORITY sets the priority at which the Report runs. It can have a value in the range
01 through 99. For MCP based LINC Systems and OS 2200 based LINC Systems, the value
equates directly to the level of priority; that is 99 is the highest priority. For a UNIX LINC
System, the value relates inversely to the level of priority; that is 01 is the highest priority.
An entry of zero will cause the Report to be run at the default priority. GLB.PRIORITY is
invalid in the Report logic itself.
Specific details for each runtime host type are given in the following subsections.
MCP environment
A nonzero value of GLB.PRIORITY overrides the default Report priority of the :RPR LINC
System command. The default value of GLB.PRIORITY is zero.
If a Report is run through LINC/RIP, then it will be run at the priority of the RIP program. If
the priority is higher than the maximum priority set by the :RPR system command, then it
will be changed to the maximum priority.
If the priority is higher than the maximum priority set by :RPR, then it will be changed to
the maximum priority. (This applies to RIP and GLB.PRIORITY.)
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