U UNIVAC 1218 - Bitsavers

2.1.2.2 OPERAND{S)
One or a series of operands associated with the basic operator are referred to
as VO, VI 000 Vno These may take several forms depending upon the basic operator.
They define, modify, or complete the functiono
The operand{s) coincides with the u or k portion of an instruction word and may
be either a constant in octal notation or a symbolic alphanumeric notation
referring to a constant (either an absolute address or an item of data).
Descriptive notes may follow the statement; they are for the programmer's use
and in no way affect the instructions generated from the statement. Notes may
not exceed 40 (decimal) characters.
20104 SYMBOLS
The programmer uses a uniform set of .symbols as separators in all coding. These
symbols are defined in Table III-B-l.
Symbol
.J (CR)
, (comma)
• (point)
+
l:l (delta)
(vertical line)
TABLE III-B-l.
(double periods)
TRIM II CODING SYMBOLS
111-B-5
Coding Significance
Major separator delimiting the
statemento Must always precede the
statement operator. Must precede
notes; omitted if notes are not
given •
Specifies the end of an operation.
Must precede end-of-tape double
periodo
Separates certain subsets of
statement components •
Separates statement components o
Specifies an integer increment to
follow.
Specifies an integer decrement to
follow.
Specifies space.
Special control character.
Specifies end-of-tape read-in.
Must terminate every input tape.