HP RPG/iX Utilities Reference Manual (30318-90006)

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The current Record Type can be further described using additional AND lines, or a new Record Type can be
started after this one using an OR line "BLANK" line (in column 7), provided all Record Types are in the
same section.
Columns 6 and 7: Relating Entries
Because your column 6 and 7 entries often combine to complete include-omit specifications, the
information below is intended to show how to use combinations for the two entries.
Include Sets
An include set can be preceded by the Header (or ALTSEQ or S Option, if used), Field Descriptions for the
previous section, or an omit set. An include set can be followed by another include set, an omit set, or Field
Descriptions for the current section.
Omit Sets
O This line contains the first characteristic of a new Record Type that has the same spec type
(column 6) as the previous line. The O stands for OR.
* The asterisk indicates a comment line. Comment lines are included as an aid in remembering
why you were proceeding as you were at various points in the program. The comments will be
printed if you leave column 27 of the Header specification blank or enter a zero.
Type
Colum
n 6
Colum
n 7
Explanation
Include
AND Lines
I
I
blank
A
First characteristic of a new Record Type. (Spec type different than previ-
ous line.)
Additional characteristics for the same Record Type as the previous line.
Include OR
Lines
I
I
....
O
One or more lines defining the characteristics of one Record Type.
First characteristic of a different Record Type than the previous line.
Include
AND and
OR Lines
I
I
I
....
O
A
One or more lines defining the characteristics of one Record Type.
First characteristic of a different Record Type than the previous line.
Additional characteristics for the same Record Type as the previous line.
Include-All
Line
I Sort all of the records that have not been described by any preceding
include or omit sets. Only one include-all set may be defined per sort job.
Type
Colum
n 6
Colum
n 7
Explanation
Omit AND
Lines
O
O
blank
A
First characteristic of a new Record Type. (Spec type different than previ-
ous line.)
Additional characteristics for the same Record Type as the previous line.
Omit OR
Lines
O
O
....
O
One or more lines defining the characteristics of one Record Type.
First characteristic of a different Record Type than the previous line.
Column 7
Entry
Explanation