Using database attribute and cross-reference information
The IBM i integrated database provides file attribute and cross-reference information.
Some of the cross-reference information include:
- The files used in a program
- The files that depend on other files for data or access paths
- File attributes
- The fields defined for a file
- Constraints associated with a file
- Key fields for a file
Each of the commands described in these topics can present information on a display, a printout, or write the cross-reference information to a database file that, in turn, can be used by a program or utility (for example, Query) for analysis.
You can retrieve information about a member of a database file for use in your applications with the Retrieve Member Description (RTVMBRD) command.