To display or modify the PDM specific generation parameters, do the following:
Display one of the tabs in the LDM/PDM screen:
In the Generation list box, select the generation type Btrieve .
Select the Generation parameters option in the PDM menu of the LDM/PDM screen.
Note: This dialog box can also be accessed in the case of Btrieve generation by clicking the Generation parameters button in the generation dialog boxes for logical entities or join entities.
Check boxes
Altern. sequence
In order to use a specific alternate sequence table, check this box and fill in the field below.
Data entry
File name
Name of the file containing the conversion table.
Mandatory entry if the Altern. sequence box was checked.
Format of the file indicating the alternate sequence for Btrieve:
Begin position |
Length |
Description |
0 |
1 |
Signature byte. This byte must contain the hexadecimal character "AC". |
1 |
8 |
8-byte name uniquely identifying the alternate sequence. |
9 |
256 |
256-byte table. Each position in the table corresponds to the entry point with the same value as the first position in the table; see the "UPPER.ALT" file provided with the Btrieve product. |
Buttons
Enter (validation)
This button validates the modifications made and closes the dialog box.
Cancel
This button closes the dialog box without validating the modifications made.
Keyboard shortcut: Esc.