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Split when condition found: You may not want to split the file every time the string
of characters entered in the Value box is found, but only every other time, or every
third time. If so, enter the number of times in this box.
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A database field change: If you choose A database field change in the Split data file
on list box (the Use emulation option must be selected), the following box is displayed.
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Field name: Enter the name of the field that the Generic Splitter must check. If you
enter “ID”, for example, the Generic Splitter will only look in the field named “ID” for
the value entered below. In this variable property box, you may enter static
characters, variables, job information elements or any combination of these.
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Consider case: Select to force the Generic Splitter to match the character casing of
the string of the values appearing in the selected database field. If this option is
selected, “DAY” and “Day” will not be considered as matching the search string
“day”.
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Where to split group
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Pages or records: Enter exactly where to split the file. Enter 1 to split the file
1 page or record before or after the string, 2 to split the file 2 pages or records
before or after the string, or 0 to split the file immediately before or after the
string.
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Before or after: In the previous box, you entered where you wanted to split
the file. Here is where you specify whether you want the Generic Splitter to
split the file X number of pages or records before or after the string. Choose 5
in the Pages or records box and “Records after” in this box, for example, to
split the file 5 records after the record that matches the condition.
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Split when condition found: You may not want to split the file every time the string
of characters changes, but only every other time, or every third time. If so, enter the
number of times in this box.
On Error Tab
For a description of the options on the On Error tab see "Using the On Error tab" on page82.
Comments Tab
The Comments tab is common to all tasks. It contains a text area (Task comments)that lets
you write comments about the task. These comments are saved when the dialog is closed with
the OKbutton, and are displayed in the Task Comments Pane.
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