pTAL Conversion Guide

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19 Compiler Operation
This section compares the operation of the native compilers to the operation of the TAL
compiler. It does not completely describe the operation of any compiler.
Topics:
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Compiling pTAL Programs on page 19-1
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Compiler Directives on page 19-3
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Separate Compilation on page 19-28
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Linking Object Files on page 19-29
For more information about running the compilers:
Compiling pTAL Programs
To run the TAL or native compiler, use the TACL RUN command.
For more information about the TACL RUN command or any of the following topics,
see the TACL Reference Manual.
Topics:
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Input File on page 19-1
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Output Files on page 19-2
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Swap Files on page 19-3
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ASSIGN and SSV Commands on page 19-3
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PARAM Commands on page 19-3
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Running the Compiler at a High or Low PIN on page 19-3
Input File
TAL Compiler
The input file for the TAL compiler can be a terminal, a disk file, or a process.
Compiler Source
TAL TAL Programmer’s Guide
pTAL pTAL Reference Manual
EpTAL pTAL Reference Manual