Command READ

Function:

Read the next item from the global list. The item is stored in an environment variable called READ.

READ [index]

index

Specifies the index of the next item to be returned.

• When no parameters are specified for command READ then the next item in the list is returned in the READ environment variable.
• The index into the global list start from 0.
• The global list is created using command DATA.
• Also see command DATA and Batch Programs.