/ELSE

The /ELSE compiler directive is used to unconditionally select source lines to be read following a failed /IF or /ELSEIF test.

Start of changeSee Compiler Directives for information on the columns available for directives.End of change

Start of change/ELSE can be specified within any free-form statement other than a free-form calculation statement. See Conditional Directives Within a Free-Form Statement.End of change

Start of changeThe remainder of the line containing /ELSE must be blank.End of change

If the previous /IF or /ELSEIF was not satisfied, source lines are selected until the next /ENDIF.

If the previous /IF or /ELSEIF was satisfied, source lines are excluded until the next /ENDIF.