IBM 5280 Distributed Data System - Index of

First Optional Edit Control ByteThis edit control byte may be used only when a decimal buffer is used. If a picturespecification is used for the field, this edit control byte is not used, the picturespecification follows the storage area address in the edit format control string. Thedecimal control character, comma control character, and currency control characterare found in the partition lOB." Comma Control:o = No comma control.1 = Insert the comma control character to separate groups of digits.e Decimal Control:o = Insert blank (hex 40) between the decimal and fraction portions of anumber.1 = Insert decimal control character between the decimal and fraction portions ofa number.• Fill Character:00 = Blank fill.01 = Zero fill.10 = Asterisk (*) fill.11 = Floating currency character.E) Displacement from the right of the field to the position where the decimalcontrol character is to be inserted, or 0000 if decimal control is not being used.Main Storage Data Areas 115