<snip> Consider, for example, DC A(FOO-BAR) where FOO and BAR are in different CSECTs that may be scatter-loaded. </snip>
That's a reason not to use the SCTR option unless it is relevant. And it is relevant to z/OS only for loading the nucleus. But the binder does not know your intent. <snip> Do any assembler macros generate inline relocatable address constants anymore? </snip> yes Peter Relson z/OS Core Technology Design ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN