IFATTN (HLI function)

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Function

The IFATTN call (ATTENTION) sends an attention interrupt signal.

Thread type

IFDIAL

Syntax

Full syntax (43)

IFATTN(RETCODE)

Compile-only syntax

A compile-only form of IFATTN is not available.

Execute-only syntax

An execute-only form of IFATTN is not available.

Parameters

Parameter Description
RETCODE [O,i,r] The Model 204 return code is the required output parameter. The code is a binary integer value.

Notes and tips

Use the IFATTN call only with an IFDIAL connection.

The IFATTN call can be issued when a completion code of 1, 2, or 12 is returned from the previous call to IFREAD or IFWRITE call.

When the IFATTN call is issued, any current SOUL request is purged. Follow IFATTN with IFWRITE if processing is to continue.

Completion return code (RETCODE)

If the IFATTN call is unsuccessful, Model 204 returns an error code of 4 if the connection was lost.

Coding example (COBOL)

. . . PROCEDURE DIVISION. . . . CALL "IFATTN" USING RETCODE.