The Field Definition window allows you to define the length of a field which FileSWEEP can expect to find in each record of a given file.
To access the Field Definition window:
Open the FileSWEEP menu and select "Maintain Formats",
In the Maintain Formats window, highlight the format you wish change and press [Modify] or make a new format through the [Add] or [Duplicate] buttons.
The Define Format window will open. In the File Types section of the window, change the Micro option to "With Fields", and then choose the [Fields] button.
The Define Fields window will open. Highlight the field you wish to change and press [Modify], or choose the [Insert] button.
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The Field Definition window offers the following features.
Field Number |
This number reflects the position of the field within a record, starting at "1". |
Length |
You must specify the length of your field in this box. |
Field Has Quotes |
You may wish to use this option if your records distinguish the text or data in a field within quotation marks. |