6.7.4 Function Identifier

Mandatory.

Specify the identifier that is to be assigned to the new function.

Rules

• Must be a valid LANSA Object Name.

Platform Considerations

• IBM i: A function identifier must be unique within the process it is created. It is possible to have two functions with the same identifier in a single partition if they are located in different processes.

• Windows: Function identifier must be unique in the partition. All functions must be defined as type *DIRECT.

• Please refer to function details described in LANSA Object Names

Warnings

Certain function identifiers are reserved for use by LANSA and cannot be specified as a valid function identifier. These are:

Name Reserved Meaning / Description MENU Display process main menu EXIT Exit from LANSA HELP Display process HELP text SELECT Select next function from list of allowable function EOJ End all batch processing ERROR Abort process with an error RETRN Return control to calling process or function *ANY Any function identifier

For more details of why these names are reserved, refer to 6.2 Function Control Table.

Also See

What is a Function in the Developer's Guide

Create Functions in the User Guide

6.7.1 Function Name