SOAP 2L(ID:6483/soa007)

Improved SOAP 

Improved SOAP IIA with increased compiler powers
Related languages
SOAP IIA => SOAP 2L   Improvement
References:
  • [IBM] "SOAP 2L, SOAP 2L TAPE, SOAP-4000, AND SOAP 42" 650 DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM BULLETIN view details Abstract: This bulletin obsoletes the SOAP IIA bulletin, Form 524-4001 (as well as previous editions of the SOAP IIA bulletin). SOAP 2L assembly program replaces SOAP IIA, and SOAP 2L Tape replaces Tape SOAP IIA. SOAP 26, and SOAP 2L Tape incorporate major improvements over the two programs they replace.
    SOAP 2L is a multiple machine-pass assembly program. Programs containing any number of symbols can be assembled without the sectioning, prior to processing, that is required when programs using more than 400 symbols are assembled by SOAP II. SOAP 2L is used for program iissembly employing a card inputoutput configuration IBM 650 Model 2 (2000-word drum) Data Processing System. SOAP 2L Tape is used for program assembly employing a 650 Model 2 tape system. Both programs can assemble programs written for any configuration of the 650 Model I, system. They use the same basic processing methods differing mainly in speed, input-output procedures, and system requirements. SOAP 2L Tape is the faster of the two programs because it can use IAS for storing frequently-used constants and program loops and for temporary storage locations.
    The minimum system requirement for running SOAP 2L is an IBM 650 Model 2 card input-output configuration equipped with the alphabetic special feature, special- character group I device, and a total of 12 co-selectors. In addition, SOAP 2L Tape requires at least two IBM 727 Magnetic Tape Units. SOAP 4000 assembly program is used on an IRM 650 Model 4 (4000-word drum) system to assemble programs written for a 650 Model 4. SOAP 42 program is used on a 650 Model 2 (2000-word drum ), to assemble programs written for a 650 Model 4. Most of the improvements and programming features of SOAP 2L and SOAP 2L Tape are incorporated in SOAP 4000 and SOAP 42. The minimum system requirement for these two assembly programs is the same as for SOAP 2L, except for the 650 drum capacity already given. The information presented in this bulletin supplements that given in the IBM Reference Manual SOAP I1 for the IBM 650 Data Processing System, C24-4000. Only changes and additions to the SOAP I1 assembly program are presented. Other than these modifications, the information given in the manual still applies. Requests for copies of condensed program decks and listings should specify which of the four versions ( SOAP 2L, SOAP 2L Tape, SOAP 4000, or SOAP 42) is desired. Requests should be made in the usual manner, through the local IBM sales representative or sales office.
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