Virtual Field Name

LANSA Technical

Virtual Field Name

Mandatory.

Specify the name of a field that is to be included in the file definition as a virtual field.

Rules

  • A field used in a file definition must be defined in the LANSA Repository.
  • The field type must be in agreement with the Virtual Field Type selected. For example, a numeric field type must be specified for a mathematical calculation.
  • The field length is validated for substring and concatenation virtuals.

Tips & Techniques

  • Follow the field naming standards when using virtual fields. For example, name all virtual fields with a 3 character suffix of "VIR". This will help developers identify a field as a virtual field.

Also See

3.2 Real Fields in File

Ý 3.3 Virtual Fields in File