Variables - Examples

The table shows the variables used in the example:
Table 1. Variables, examples
Variable Definition
&ACTUALITY
  • Format - Alpha, uppercase, 2 characters long
  • Origin - Prompt, asks for the actuality during input: "Actuality" (AC, BU, P1...)
Note: If the variable indicates a field with the same name when you use Prompt, a list box rather than a text box shows the choice available.
  • Operation - None
&COMP
  • Format - Alpha, 4 characters long
  • Origin - File, row 1
  • Operation - Substring, from position 1, 4 characters long.
&PER
  • Format - Numeric, 4 characters long
  • Origin - File, row 1
  • Operation - Substring, from position 7, 4 characters long.