Yes.
Instream data for DD * statements can be interrupted by any other PCL commands, for example, IF. For DD DATA statements, the instream IF statements will not be interpreted as PCL but simply as JCL to be included instream.
HOWEVER, The desired results can be obtained by concatenating a DD * to the DD DATA statement.
- To embed "//" PCL commands, DD * must be used, rather than DD DATA.
- To have embedded "//" lines treated as data, DD DATA must be used.
This Frequently Asked Question applies to all supported releases of ESP Alchemist.