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To define a new column for a variable database, specify option I (INSERT) next to the preceding column name in the List of Columns screen, and press Enter.
If you are defining a new column for a variable database that has not yet been populated, specify option I next to the blank column name in the List of Columns screen.
The IOA Column Definition screen is displayed. This screen enables you to define a new column to be added to the current variable database.
The IOA Column Definition screen is displayed. This screen enables you to define a new column to be added to the current variable database.
----------------------- IOA COLUMN DEFINITION -----------------------(IV.S)
COMMAND ===> SCROLL===> CRSR
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
NAME OBJECT DATABASE COSSTCSD
CREATED 08/08/00 - 16:51:51 BY N25
COLUMN ORDER 0000000
DESC
============= >>>>>>>>>> BOTTOM OF COLUMN DEFINITION <<<<<<<<<<<< =============
PLEASE FILL IN COLUMN DEFINITION 16.51.51
The following fields are displayed in the Column Definition screen.
When defining a new column, values for fields CREATED, DATABASE and BY are automatically inserted and cannot be modified in this screen.
Table 71 Fields of the Column Definition Screen
Field |
Description |
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NAME |
Name of the column. Up to eight characters can be specified. Mandatory. |
DATABASE |
Name of the variable database containing the new column. |
CREATED |
Date and time of column creation. |
DESC |
Free text description of the column. Up to 40 characters can be specified. Optional. |
BY |
User ID of the user who added the column. |
COLUMN ORDER |
Column position in the database. |
To add the column, specify the necessary information and press Enter.
To exit this screen without adding a column to the variable database, specify CAN (Cancel) in the COMMAND field of this screen and press Enter.
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