3.7.2 Record Format Name

Mandatory.

The record format name to be assigned to the physical table record. When the table definition is first set up, this value is initialized to be the same as the table name.

Rules

• The name specified must be no more than 10 characters long.

• Name specified must conform to IBM i record format naming conventions.

• First character must be A to Z. Do not use  # as first character. Subsequent characters should be A to Z, 0 to 9. Characters $ and # are allowed but not recommended.

Tips & Techniques

• It is recommended that no more than 8 characters are used.

Platform Considerations

• IBM i: This table attribute applies to IBM i databases only.