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vinit_infy
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PostPosted: Tue May 03, 2005 10:04 pm    Post subject: metadata file
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I need to edit a metadat file. But when i opened it through FileAid --> Edit ,
some fileds appers as non editable.But i need to edit that fields.
Could anyone suggest me how to do this?
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PostPosted: Tue May 03, 2005 11:08 pm    Post subject:
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Are you using any layout for this file? If so check the layout.
Code:

Record layout usage      ===> Y


If it's pointing to a wrong layout you may get INVALID in some data mismatching fields.
So either use the correct copy book or make
Code:

Record layout usage      ===> N



and edit the file.

Let us know whether it's worked or not.

hth
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vinit_infy
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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2005 1:17 am    Post subject: metadata
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Hi Som,

I am using the copybook which should refer by this file.
So that i am taking the Record layout Usage is 'S' .
But i am getting the INVALID in some of the fields and noneditable as well.

Please assist on this.

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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2005 2:19 am    Post subject:
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Vinit

As I told you already if the records in the file not in accordance with the layout you will get INVALID in those fileds having a data type mis match.
Like an alpha numeric data in a COMP-3 field etc.. Either you create the file populating all the fields with valid data OR use this option.

Edit Mode ===> C

But this will be similar to the ISPF 3.4 Edit mode. You won't be able to see with the layout. So if you know the position of the fields you can edit here..

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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2005 2:24 am    Post subject: Re: metadata file
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What exactly IS a metadata file?
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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2005 2:19 pm    Post subject:
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hi all,
can anyone of you plz explain what is metadata file??? icon_rolleyes.gif
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