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Classic VA FileMan API

EN^DID: Print/Display Data Dictionary Listing

Reference Type Category ICR #
Supported Classic VA FileMan 10021
Description

This entry point prints and/or displays a file's data dictionary listing by setting the input variables (the same as the output from the List File Attributes option described in the VA FileMan Advanced User Manual).

Input Variables
DIC

Set to the data dictionary number of the file to list.

DIFORMAT Set to the desired data dictionary listing format. Must be one of the following strings:
  • STANDARD

  • BRIEF

  • MODIFIED STANDARD

  • TEMPLATES ONLY

  • GLOBAL MAP

  • CONDENSED

  • INDEXES ONLY

  • KEYS ONLY

 

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