Verifying a template flat file against a flat file definition

Use this procedure to verify a template flat file against a flat file definition. Defined fields are color marked in the template flat file.

  1. Open an existing template flat file.
  2. Right-click in the Template Flat view pane and select Refresh Field Markings.

    Defined fields are color marked.

  3. Verify that all fields have color markings and no mismatch is detected.
    Note: 

    The Flat File Describer stops color marking the fields as soon as a mismatch is detected between the template flat file and flat file definition. The Output view shows the reasons for mismatch between the flat file definition and template flat file.

  4. Close and exit the application.