# jCL IF S
Updated: 10/19/2021, 9:29:48 PM
Created: 10/19/2021, 9:29:48 PM
Last Updated By: Kevin Munoz
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Tags: jcl
# Description
The command conditionally executes a command depending on the presence or absence of an active select list. It takes the general form:
IF {#} S command
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where:
- # tests for the absence of an active select list.
- command is a valid jCL command.
# Note
IF S will execute command if there is an active select list. IF # S will execute command if there is not an active select list.
# Example
021 HSELECT SALES WITH VALUE > "1000"
022 PH
023 IF S G 100
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3
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If the SELECT command generates an active select list, control will be transferred to label 100.
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