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Prompts for input and places it in the secondary input buffer. Selects the secondary input buffer as the active buffer input.

SYNTAX

IN{c}

SYNTAX ELEMENTS

c is an optional prompt character which, once used, remains in effect until a new IBN, IBP, IN or IP command is issued. If c is not specified, the prompt character will default to the last prompt character used, or to a colon (:).

NOTES

The new data replaces the content of the SIB, and the SIB will remain active until an RI, S(n) or MV %n source command is used.

Leading and trailing spaces are removed and groups of one or more embedded spaces are replaced by a single field mark. Use the IBN command if you want to maintain embedded spaces.

If the user responds with ENTER only, a null parameter will be created.

When the command has been completed, the buffer pointer will be positioned at the beginning of the buffer.

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