Reviewing data-file records in a selected format

About this task

To review data-file records in a selected format:

Procedure

  1. In the HPL main window, select the project that contains your load job.
  2. Choose Browsers > Record.
    The Record Browser window appears, as the following figure shows.
    Figure 1. The Record Browser window
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  3. Type the name of the format to be applied to the source data file or click the format name in the list box.
  4. In the Data File text box, type the name of the data file that you plan to load, or click the down arrow and select a file from the selection list.
  5. Click OK.
    The second Record Browser window appears, as the following figure shows. This Record Browser window displays each of the fields in the format, followed by the value of the field for the given Record Number.
    Figure 2. The Record Browser window
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  6. You can take the following actions:
    • Type the record number that you want to view. Click Select.
    • Click Next to display the next record.
    • Click Previous to display the previous record.
  7. When you finish browsing, click Cancel to return to the HPL main window.