Report Definition File

A report definition file contains the report formatting information for an application program. The report definition file is the input file for the report compiler, rptgen.

The report compiler converts the report definition to the specific requirements of your server. It creates two kinds of output:

• It writes information from the report definition file to the RptMap file in a coded format. This information is used to format and print data when you run a report program.

The report compiler edits the report definition file for errors before making any changes to the RptMap file and the report definition library.

Each report program has one report definition file. A report program can have multiple reports. Each report in a program has a separate report format in the report definition file.