List File Attributes

List File Attributes Option

To get a listing of the fields in a file (and other file attributes), use the List File Attributes option. This listing displays the structure of the file and the characteristics of the fields in the file; it does not show entries, records, or any data contained in the file. This information can be very useful when deciding what fields to include in a report, or what fields to edit.

You have your choice of the following formats for the listing:

• Brief
  
  
• Condensed
  
  
• Standard (or Modified Standard)
  
  
• Custom-Tailored
  
  
• Templates Only
  
  
• Global Map
  
  
• Indexes and Cross-References Only 
  
  
• Keys Only 

First, choose the file to display information about; you can use either its file number or name.

When you select the file, you have the option of requesting a range of files. If you select a range of files, the file number of the "go to" file must be higher than the file number of the "start with" file.

If you are prompted "Select SUB-FILE:", this indicates that the file you are working with has Subfiles. If you want information only about a Subfile, specify the Subfile at this prompt. If you don't choose a Subfile, your listing usually will include information about all fields in the file, including those in all Subfiles.

Next, choose a format for the listing:

Select LISTING FORMAT: STANDARD//  ?    
      ANSWER WITH LISTING FORMAT NUMBER, OR NAME
    CHOOSE FROM:
        1        STANDARD
        2        BRIEF
        3        CUSTOM-TAILORED
        4        MODIFIED STANDARD
        5        TEMPLATES ONLY
        6        GLOBAL MAP
        7        CONDENSED
        8        INDEXES AND CROSS-REFERENCES ONLY
        9        KEYS ONLY
	 

Reviewed/Updated: March 4, 2007