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How can we use level 88 n if we have a more than one value for a conditional name how to set a default value for it.

If you search the COBOL Language Reference manual for the VALUE clause (section 5.3.18.2 to be precise), you will find that these are valid:

Thanks Robert. But, If i want to set a default value for it, other than the first value, do i need to use SET statement?

You cannot set a default value for an 88 level. The 88 level is associated with a variable and you can use a VALUE clause on that variable to define the initial or default value.

Hello,

But, If i want to set a default value for it, other than the first value

If you want to set a default value on a field in the program simply code VALUE 'whatever' on the statement that defines the field (rather than the level 88). Assuming the default value should be 25, something like:


Possibly i misunderstand. . .