Knowledge of TSO/ISPF and tableBASE aids in the understanding of this document.
The following terms are used throughout this guide. Descriptions are provided to make them more familiar.
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Term |
Description |
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Data Table |
The raw data. Each Data Table has a table definition (DT-BLOCK) that is used to generate the Index for the Data Table. Also referred to as a base or primary table. |
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Index |
An Index is defined for each Data Table. A Data Table Index is generated dynamically when a table is opened based on the information in the table definition (DT-BLOCK). |
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Alternate Index |
An Alternate Index is an Index that may be defined for a Data Table. The Alternate Index has a table definition (ALT-DEFINITION) that defines the key, organization, and search order. Each Data Table may have as many Alternate Indexes as desired or none. |
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Delivered defaults |
Refer to the defaults that are delivered with the product. |
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Installation defaults |
Refer to the defaults set at installation time, which may or may not be the same as the delivered defaults. |
In addition, tablesONLINE uses these terms:
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Term |
Description |
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View |
A View provides the field, edit, and display attributes for a Data Table with its Index. Referred to in previous releases as a Field Definition Table (FDT). |
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Alternate Index View |
An Alternate Index View is identical to a View but applies to a Data Table with its Alternate Index. |