INDEX Definition Formats

An index definition is in one of the following formats:

• LINE (default)
• VAR

A LINE format index definition consists of the following:

• a column specification, which must be one of the following:
  • an absolute column range
  • a relative column range, defined by reference to the column identified by the mandatory MASK value
• a specified line
• an index type

A VAR format index definition consists of the following:

• a specified variable
• an index type

To change from the default LINE format to the VAR format, type %% in the LINE field and press Enter. The VAR format screen is displayed.

To change from the VAR format to the LINE format, delete the contents of the VAR field and press Enter. The LINE format screen is redisplayed.