IBM 3741 Data Station Reference Manual page 133

Example 3 - Using the C Format Control Character
While Punching
In this example, the format control program selected is as
follows:
Indicates card read/punch programs
Load 8 characters in to the output buffer
Read or punch a card
Skip 9 input characters (from position one)
Load 8 characters in to the output buffer
Read or punch a card
Skip 18 input characters (from position one)
Load 8 characters in to the output buffer
Read or punch a card and terminate the format
N& 8A C 9Y 8A C 18Y 8A
Q----...
Program level selected
t
Position one
If the operator initiates a punch operation with the fol-
lowing record being displayed,
11111111112222222
12345618901234567890123456
- - -... Position in data record
RECORD 1 RECORD 2 RECORD 3
then the punch operation punches three cards as follows:
11234567891 _ _ _ ...
Column in the punched card
RECORD 1
- - - - First card punched
RECORD 2
- - - - Second card punched
RECORD 3
- - - - Third card punched
Data Recorder Attachment Feature 127