Table Format View - Overview

In this view, each record of each item is displayed in a table format. Only existing records can be updated, and records cannot be added or deleted.  The Table Format View is the default view mode.

Possible Operation

Table Format - Supported Functions

Key operation explanation (Table Format View)

Screen Image

Item Name (below Toolbar)

Displays the name of the item of the currently selected cell.

Data Edit Area (below Toolbar)

Displays the contents of the currently selected cell.  Click on this item to edit the data.

Note:  See the Limitations and Precautions for Display and Operations.

Hexadecimal Edit (below Toolbar)

The hexadecimal representation of data can be edited using this field.  The hexadecimal value is not displayed until the item is selected.

Item

Displays the names of the data items as defined in the COBOL library file or Layout Definition File.

Desc

Simplifies and displays the attribute of each data item defined in COBOL library file or Layout Definition File. - Data Descriptions Formats

Offset

Displays a relative position from the beginning of each item of the COBOL library or Layout Definition File.

Status

Displays the update status of each record as follows:

Content of Display Explanation blank No change has been made. Update An existing record has been changed. Insert A new record has been inserted. Add A new record has been added (appended). Delete A record has been deleted.

Data Contents

Displays the data contents of each item.  Select the cell containing the data you wish to edit, and then click on the data edit area to edit the value. - Numeric Items and Display Formats - Alphanumeric Items and Display Formats - Floating-point Items and Display Formats - Boolean Items and Display Formats - Character Code Conversions