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PL/I for Windows, Version 8.0, Programming Guide

INITBASED

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

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NOINITBASED is the default.

INITBASED will cause more code to be generated for any ALLOCATE of a BASED variable that is not fully initialized and will have a negative impact on performance.

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