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PL/I for Windows, Version 8.0, Programming Guide

INITSTATIC

This option performs the same function as INITAUTO except for STATIC variables.

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NOINITSTATIC is the default.

The INITSTATIC option could cause some objects larger and some compilations to consume more time, but should otherwise have no impact on performance.

Rational Developer for System z
PL/I for Windows, Version 8.0, Programming Guide