%ELEM built-in function returns the number of elements in the specified array, table, or multiple-occurrence data structure.

%ELEM (Table_name)
%ELEM (Array_name)
%ELEM (Multiple_occurrence_data_structure_name)    

Parts

Table_name, Array_name, Multiple_occurrence_data_structure_name

Required.  The parameter must be the name of an array, table, or multiple occurrence data structure.

Remarks

The value returned is in unsigned integer format (type U).  It may be specified anywhere a numeric constant is allowed in the definition specification or in an expression in the extended Factor 2 field.

The parameter must be the name of an array, table, or multiple occurrence data structure.

The array must be declared using the DCLARRAY command to be supported by %ELEM.

See Also

Built-in Function Overview