12.1.1 Variable Name

Mandatory.

Specify the name of the system variable to be stored in the repository.

For a list of shipped system variables, refer to 12.2 Shipped System Variables.

Rules

Must begin with an "*" (asterisk).

Must be at least 4 characters in length.

Must not contain imbedded blanks.

Must not begin with *MTXT as this prefix is reserved for multilingual variables.

Must not be *ALL, *ALL_REAL, *ALL_VIRT, *DEFAULT, *EXCLUDING, *HIVAL, *INCLUDING, *LOVAL, *NAVAIL, or *NULL as these values are reserved by LANSA.