IBM 5280 Distributed Data System - Index of

Edit FlagsThe edit flags specify the data type of the data that is moved to or from the I/Obuffer, and the type of the I/O buffer. They also indicate whether the optionalbytes are used to specify edit or picture descriptions." Data Type:0= Binary.1 = Decimal.e I/O Buffer Type:00 = Binary buffer.10= Decimal buffer.11 = Hexadecimal buffer.01 is not valid.e Optional Bytes specification:00 = No optional edit bytes or picture specifications are used.01 = One optional edit byte is used.10 = Two optional edit bytes are used.11 = Picture specification is used.Buffer and Storage SpecificationsFour bytes specify the number of positions in the I/O buffer and in the storage areathe field uses, and the address of the storage area.o I/O buffer positions: The number minus 1 of positions the field uses in the I/Obuffer.e Storage positions: The number minus 1 of positions the field uses in the storagearea.e Storage Address: The address of the beginning of the storage area to which, orfrom which, data is moved.114