FORMSALIGN{(*NO | *YES)}

The FORMSALIGN keyword indicates that the first line of an output file conditioned with the 1P indicator can be printed repeatedly, allowing you to align the printer. If not specified or specified with *NO, no alignment will be performed. If specified, optionally with *YES, first page forms alignment will occur.

Rules for Forms Alignment

• The records specified on Output Specifications for a file with a device entry for a printer type device conditioned by the first page indicator (1P) may be written as many times as desired. The line will print once. The operator will then have the option to print the line again or continue with the rest of the program.
• All spacing and skipping specified will be performed each time the line is printed.
• When the option to continue with the rest of the program is selected, the line will not be reprinted.
• The function may be performed for all printer files.
• If a page field is specified, it will be incremented only the first time the line is printed.
• When the continue option is selected, the line count will be the same as if the function were performed only once when line counter is specified.