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ETU400 User Guide 011603

 

On the AS/400, files can be defined with Data Definition Specifications

(DDS) or Format and Input specifications (F&I). This appendix explains

how to define files using F&I specs. F&I specs define field-oriented

files on the AS/400, which are files in either *TAB, *BASICS, or *DIF

format. Before you can transfer a field-oriented file, the file must be

defined with F&I specs. F&I specs are not needed when transferring

straight text files (*TEXT format).

F&I specs are created using the Source Entry Utility (SEU) on the AS/400.

In order to use SEU you must have the proper authority. Your system

administrator can verify for you whether you will be able to use SEU.

To create F&I specs for a file, you must know how each field in the file

is defined. For example, you should know the field name, field length,

and whether the field is numeric or alphabetic.

This appendix shows you how to create F&I specs with SEU by providing an

example for you to follow.