Format-Definition window
In the Format-Definition window, you must make an entry for each field of the data records in the input file. The input file for this example (/work/mydata) has three fields of data in each record, so you must enter format information for three pieces of data.
About this task
To enter a format definition:
Procedure
- Click Add in the Operation group.
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In the Field Name text
box, type a descriptive name for the first field of the data record.
You can choose any descriptive name. This example uses input1, input2, and input3 for the three fields of /work/mydata.
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In the Field Type text box, type
the data type or click the down arrow for a list of selections.
Because the data in /work/mydata is simple ASCII data, the type is Chars. Other data types are discussed in Define formats.
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Click Perform.
The Format-Definition window shows the partially completed Format-Definition window. The entry for the first item is complete. The Field Name and Field Type for the second item are present and ready for you to click Perform.
- Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each of the three input fields.
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Click OK after you complete all
of the input fields.
The display returns to the Format-Views window, which displays the new format in the Formats list box.
- Click Cancel to return to the Load Job window.