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AIX Version 4.3 Assembler Language Reference

.bb Pseudo-op

Purpose

Identifies the beginning of an inner block and provides information specific to the beginning of an inner block.

Syntax

.bb Number

Description

The .bb pseudo-op provides symbol table information necessary when using the symbolic debugger.

The .bb pseudo-op has no other effect on assembly and is customarily inserted by a compiler.

Parameters

Number Specifies the line number in the original source file on which the inner block begins.

Examples

The following example demonstrates the use of the .bb pseudo-op:

.bb   5

Related Information

Pseudo-ops Overview.

The .eb pseudo-op.


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