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Defining a New Variable Database Column

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

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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Navigating and Using the IOA Variable Database Facility