Implementing Dictionary Modifications

When you make structural changes to the product line or associated data area, do a full database reorganization for the product line and associated data area. Changes can include:

• Create a new data area, based on an existing product line.

• Assign a database space to the data area or product line.

• Add new files.

• Add new system codes.

• Add new fields to a database file.

• Change the definition of existing fields.

• Delete unused fields.

To implement dictionary changes, consider the following steps:

1. Modify the database definition by modifying Landmark Pattern Language files.

   – or –

   Modify data area or database space configurations using the changeda utility.

   Note: 

   If you are creating a new data area, you will need to create the database interface configuration file as well.

2. Continue with a full build of the product line using the stagelandmark --prodline prodLineName command.

   Note: 

   If the changes include any LPL changes, use the stagelandmark --rebuild --prodline prodLineName command

3. Create and verify a list of database changes using the comparedict dataArea -vc command.

4. Activate all pending changes with the activatelandmark --prodline prodLineName command.