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Functions

Functions are used to process numeric and character string values within an expression. Input arguments specify information necessary for a function to operate. Functions return processed values to the rule for further evaluation and processing.

Functions can perform sophisticated operations. Control-M/Analyzer functions are divided into the categories described in Table 150.

Table 150 Control-M/Analyzer Functions

Function

Description

String

Manipulate data strings.

Mathematical

Perform mathematical computations on numeric values and variables.

Variable

Provide information about Control-M/Analyzer variables.

Balancing

Provide information about Control-M/Analyzer data sources and other balancing activities.

Date

Calculate dates.

JCL

Return information contained in the Job Control Language statements.

Data set

Determine if a data set or member exists, or return information about a PDS member.

Miscellaneous

Perform various other operations.

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Expressions and Functions