HP System Dictionary/XL General Reference Manual Vol 1 (32256-90004)

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1 Allows users to merge parts of a dictionary into another dictionary, providing better dictionary
standardization and data resource management.
2 Allowsusers to create a compiled dictionary, using a master dictionary as the source, providing us-
ers with a fast-access, read-only dictionary, which can save them a significant amount of time.
3 Allows users to rename a dictionary.
4 Allows users to purge a dictionary.
• SDCDE, though closely linked with System Dictionary, is sold as a separate product. This utility gen-
erates COBOL II data definitions and copylibs from System Dictionary definitions.
Benefits
HP System Dictionary provides the following benefits, that can help you create and manage efficient, cost-
effective data resources.
• Minimizes data redundancy
• Supports system auditing and reporting
• Assures data integrity
• Improves system maintainability
• Tracks and controls data resources
• Reduces program development time
• Facilitates the standardization of naming conventions
• Enforces security rules
• Provides for analyzing the system impact of data and relationship changes