9.132 LOGICAL_VIEW

Note: Built-In Function Rules     Usage Options

Specifies or re-specifies the name and basic attributes of a logical view / file that is to base on the file definition being edited.

Prior to using this Built-In Function an edit session must be commenced by using the START_FILE_EDIT Built-In Function.

After using this Built-In Function to define the basic logical view / file attributes, repetitively use the LOGICAL_KEY Built-In Function to specify or re-specify the key field name(s).

Allowable argument values and adopted default values are as described in Detailed Logical View Maintenance in the LANSA for i User Guide.

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

No Type Req/ Opt Description Min Len Max Len Min Dec Max Dec 1 A Req Name of logical view. 1 10     2 A Req Description of logical view 1 40     3 A Opt Access path maintenance option Must be IMMED or DELAY. Default is IMMED. 1 7     4 A Opt Uniquely keyed file / view Must be YES or NO. Default is NO. 1 3     5 A Opt Dynamic record selection Must be Y or N. Default is N. Must be YES or NO. Default is NO. 1 3

Return Values

No Type Req/ Opt Description Min Len Max Len Min Dec Max Dec 1 A Req Return code OK = logical view defined ER = fatal error detected In case of "ER" return code error message(s) are issued automatically and the edit session ended without commitment. 2 2