Small Assembler Program
Set Return Code to Zero & Return

Table of Contents

v-24.01.01 - asmr1401.htm

	Introduction
	The JCL Member
	The Mainline Assembler Program
	Summary
	Software Agreement and Disclaimer
	Downloads and Links
	Current Server or Internet Access
	Internet Access Required
	Glossary of Terms
	Contact or Feedback
	Company Overview

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Introduction

This program simply does a subtract of Register-15 from itself (i.e. setting the value to zero) and then does an unconditional branch to the address specified in Register-14. The assembler program is written in IBM Mainframe Assembler, it will compile using Assembler/H or HLASM. A JCL member is provided to run the job as an MVS batch job on an IBM mainframe or as a project with Micro Focus Mainframe Express (MFE) running on a Windows System.

This program may serve as a tutorial for programmers that are new to 370 Assembler and as a reference for experienced programmers.

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The JCL Member

The following is the mainframe JCL (ASMR14J1.jcl) required to run the assembler program. The JOB statement will need to be modified for specific mainframe environments. This will also run on a Windows System using Mainframe Express provided by Micro Focus.

//ASMR14J1 JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=O,NOTIFY=LRSP1
//* *******************************************************************
//*       ASMR14J1.JCL - a JCL Member for Batch Job Processing        *
//*       This JCL Member is provided by SimoTime Technologies        *
//*           (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved             *
//*             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com               *
//*                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                 *
//* *******************************************************************
//*
//* Text   - 370 Assembler, Return to Caller with Zero Return Code
//* Author - SimoTime Technologies
//* Date   - January 01, 1997
//*
//* *******************************************************************
//* Step 1 of 1, This is a single step job.
//*
//ASMWTOS1 EXEC PGM=ASMR14A1
//STEPLIB  DD  DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.LOADLIB1,DISP=SHR
//*

The Mainline Assembler Program

This program (ASMR14A1.mlc) abides by the mainframe calling protocol and register usage guidelines. Register-15 is used to pass a return-code and register-14 contains the return address for the calling program. This program simply does a subtract of Register-15 from itself (i.e. setting the value to zero) and then does an unconditional branch to the address specified in Register-14.

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*             ASMR14A1.MLC - This is an HLASM Program                 *
*                 Provided by SimoTime Technologies                   *
*           (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved               *
*             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com                 *
*                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                   *
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*                                                                     *
* Created: 1974/06/01, Simmons                                        *
* Changed: 1974/06/01, Simmons, no changes to date...                 *
*                                                                     *
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*
* Set the Return code to ZERO and Return to Caller.
*
ASMR14A1 CSECT
         SR    15,15                 * Set Return Code to Zero
         BR    14                    * Return to Caller
         END

Note: The program performs the same function as IEFBR14.

Summary

This is a simple program that sets the return code to zero and returns to the calling program. This document may be used to assist as a tutorial for new assembler programmers or as a quick reference for experienced programmers. The samples focus on the coding techniques of the individual instructions. As always, it is the programmer's responsibility to thoroughly test all programs.

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Software Agreement and Disclaimer

Downloads and Links

This section includes links to documents with additional information that are beyond the scope and purpose of this document. The first group of documents may be available from a local system or via an internet connection, the second group of documents will require an internet connection.

Note: A SimoTime License is required for the items to be made available on a local system or server.

Current Server or Internet Access

The following links may be to the current server or to the Internet.

Explore the Assembler Connection for more examples of mainframe Assembler programming techniques and sample code.

Explore The ASCII and EBCDIC Translation Tables. These tables are provided for individuals that need to better understand the bit structures and differences of the encoding formats.

Explore The File Status Return Codes that are used to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and/or QSAM files.

Internet Access Required

The following links will require an internet connect.

This suite of programs and documentation is available for download. Link to an Evaluation zPAK Option that includes the program members, documentation and control files.

A good place to start is The SimoTime Home Page for access to white papers, program examples and product information. This link requires an Internet Connection

Explore The Micro Focus Web Site for more information about products (including Micro Focus COBOL) and services available from Micro Focus. This link requires an Internet Connection.

Glossary of Terms

Explore the Glossary of Terms for a list of terms and definitions used in this suite of documents and white papers.

Contact or Feedback

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Company Overview

SimoTime Technologies was founded in 1987 and is a privately owned company. We specialize in the creation and deployment of business applications using new or existing technologies and services. We have a team of individuals that understand the broad range of technologies being used in today's environments. Our customers include small businesses using Internet technologies to corporations using very large mainframe systems.

Quite often, to reach larger markets or provide a higher level of service to existing customers it requires the newer Internet technologies to work in a complementary manner with existing corporate mainframe systems. We specialize in preparing applications and the associated data that are currently residing on a single platform to be distributed across a variety of platforms.

Preparing the application programs will require the transfer of source members that will be compiled and deployed on the target platform. The data will need to be transferred between the systems and may need to be converted and validated at various stages within the process. SimoTime has the technology, services and experience to assist in the application and data management tasks involved with doing business in a multi-system environment.

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