9.70 FILE_FIELD
Note: Built-In Function Rules Usage Options
FILE_FIELD specifies or re-specifies a field that is part of the record format of the file definition being edited.
An edit session must be commenced by using the START_FILE_EDIT Built-In Function prior to using this Built-In Function.
This is a Specialized Built-In Function for use in a Development Environment only.
Warning: The FILE_FIELD Built-In Function cannot be used for a file of type "OTHER".
Arguments
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No
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Type
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Req/ Opt
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Description
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Min Len
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Max Len
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Min Dec
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Max Dec
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1
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A
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Req
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Name of real field. Must be defined in the LANSA data dictionary.
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1
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10
|
|
|
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2
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N
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Opt
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Optional sequencing number. Used to order fields within the file record format. If not specified fields are sequenced in the same order as they are presented.
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1
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5
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0
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0
|
|
Return Values
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No
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Type
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Req/ Opt
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Description
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Min Len
|
Max Len
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Min Dec
|
Max Dec
|
|
1
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A
|
Req
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Return code
OK = field added to file
ER = fatal error detected
In case of "ER" return code error message(s) are issued automatically and the edit session ended without commitment
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2
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2
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|
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