ASCII File Fields (daxch0503m000)

After you define the ASCII file, you must define the ASCII file fields. Run the ASCII File Fields (daxch0503m000) session to show the available ASCII file fields in a logical ASCII file.

The ASCII file fields define the layout of the ASCII file and are identified by a unique number and name.

The Specific menu contains these options:

  • Create ASCII File (Ctrl+Shift+G):

    Starts the Create ASCII File Fields and Relations (daxch0203m000) session. For most exports and imports, you can choose this option to enable LN to generate the ASCII file fields. You might, however, be required to modify the file formats manually if you convert data or upgrade to a new release.

  • Recalculate Start Positions:

    Changes all the start positions in an ASCII file with variable-length fields.

To define the ASCII file fields:

  1. Select New on the File menu to start the ASCII File Fields (daxch0103s000) details session.
  2. Specify a new field number, and give this field number a logical sequence number.
  3. Specify the name and description of the ASCII file field you are creating.
  4. Select the field type. If you select Numeric, then specify also the numeric formatting.
  5. Specify the start position and length of the fields in Field Dimensions .
  6. Specify additional details of the ASCII file field in Numeric Format .
  7. Click Edit Text on the toolbar to start the text editor to add more information.