5.2.9 GETBYPOS

The GETBYPOS command retrieves the value of a field on the current aXes terminal screen by reference to the screen row and column number.

To exchange field RTNVALUE value, you will need to specify the SERVICE_EXCHANGE(*FIELD) in the command

Syntax:

Command

Keyword

Value

Developer notes

GETBYPOS

ROW

row number

Required. The screen row number of the required field. The row and column together must refer to the first position of the required field.

COL

column number

Required. The screen column number of the required field. The row and column together must refer to the first position of the required field.

RTNVALUE

field-name

Required.
The name of a field exchanged between your client program and the JSM that will receive the value for the specified screen field.

 

Example

GETBYPOS ROW(8) COL(44) RTNVALUE(MYCUSNUM) SERVICE_EXCHANGE(*FIELD)