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DCL Symbol substitution?

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The Question is:

 
In DCL there used to be a method to perform second level symbol
interpretation.  It involved the use of the '#' sign.  Is this functionality
still available, and, if so, what is the correct syntax?

The Answer is :

 
  There was never a symbol substitution mechanism within DCL using the
  pound ('#') character, one has traditionally used the ampersand ('&').
 
  The correct syntax for ampersand substitution is present in the DCL
  dictionary, and is also covered in the OpenVMS Users Guide.  At present,
  the latter documentation is available online at:
 
    http://www.openvms.digital.com:81/ssb71/6489/6489p025.htm#index_x_1306
 


  

     
     
answer written or last revised on ( 3-NOV-1998 )

     
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