An HDS locator for the data object associated with the specified parameter is returned. The parameter system will attempt to associate an object if one is not already associated. In the event of a failure, an error message will be displayed and another attempt made (usually by prompting the user). Up to five attempts will be made, after which status PAR__NULL will be returned.

The object will be opened with the appropriate ACCESS mode. If ACCESS is incompatible with the access mode specified for the parameter in the program’s Interface File, status SUBPAR__ICACM will be returned.

CALL DAT_ASSOC ( PARAM, ACCESS, LOC, STATUS )

PARAM=CHARACTER$\ast$($\ast$) (given)

ACCESS=CHARACTER$\ast$($\ast$) (given)

LOC=CHARACTER$\ast$($\ast$) (returned)

STATUS=INTEGER (given and returned)