ILBODSS

ILBODSS is a COBOL library routine invoked by the COBOL verb DISPLAY. ILBODSS prints or types data of a certain kind on SYSPRINT or the console.

Sometimes ILBODSP is used to perform this function. Use ILBODSS instead of ILBODSP when there are no requests by the program for TRACE or EXHIBIT; no use of variable length or floating point items; no requests for DISPLAY upon SYSPUNCH; and when the compiler options RESIDENT and/or DYNAM are not in effect.

Hints

Usually DISPLAY is used for low-volume messages. If you note significant CPU activity for ILBODSS, investigate what is displayed. Removing any debugging messages can save time. If the displayed information is actually an output report, you may save CPU time by recoding the DISPLAY into MOVE and WRITE statements.