REXX Built-In Functions
Duration
6 hours
Overview
The REXX Built-In Functions course describes the standard built-in functions that are available with REXX.
Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to REXX and an understanding of the fundamentals of programming in REXX.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of data processing concepts, some basic programming skills and completion of the Introduction to REXX and REXX Keywords Instructions courses or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives
After completing this course the student should be able to:
- Describe and use REXX Built-In Functions
- Identify and use String Functions
- Identify and use Text and Word Functions
- Identify and use Numeric, Justification and Conversion Functions
- Identify and use Environmental Functions
- Identify and use File Processing Functions
Course Content
String Functions
Coding and Using REXX Built-In Functions
Manipulating Strings with Functions
Locating and Comparing Data in Strings
Text and Word Functions
Using Text Functions
Using Word Functions
Numeric, Justification and Conversion Functions
Using Numeric Functions
Using Justification Functions
Using Conversion Functions
REXX Environment Functions
Using Miscellaneous Environmental Functions
Using Environmental Functions in Error routines
Using System Environmental Functions
File Processing Functions
Using Steaming Functions
Reading and Writing by Characters
Reading and Writing by Lines