9.152 PHYSICAL_KEY
Note: Built-In Function Rules Usage Options
Specifies or re-specifies the name of a field that is a key of the physical file associated with the file definition being edited.
An edit session must be commenced using the START_FILE_EDIT Built-In Function prior to using PHYSICAL_KEY.
Warning: This Built-In Function cannot be used for a file of type "OTHER".
This is a Specialized Built-In Function for use in a Development Environment only.
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 key field. Must have been previously specified as a field in the file by using the FILE_FIELD Built-In Function.
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1
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10
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|
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2
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N
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Opt
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Optional sequencing number. Used to sequence key fields. If not specified keys 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
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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
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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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Return code
OK = key defined
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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