RPTFORM: list REPORT file characteristics

Description

Prints a copy of REPORT file characteristics for a single file.

Categories

REPORT enhancement
Documentation

Related files

RPTFORM: Object file for utility.

User Instructions

Lists the contents of REPORT files, either individually or for an entire library. Provides an means of listing REPORT file parameters. May be run under program control.

To use, enter the name and location of the file to be processed at the INPUT screen and press (RETURN). The program will run to completion, producing a listing showing the REPORT file's general and field characteristics. Run again for the next file.

Programmer Instructions

Since only single files may be listed, RPTFORM must be run repeatedly to list an entire library. Since the only input screen is a GETPARM (INPUT), this might be done with a procedure.

INPUT       Enter information and press (RETURN) to continue.

  FILE      (blank)     The name and location of the REPORT
  LIBRARY   (blank)     file to be listed.
  VOLUME    (blank)

Example of use

Use manually or under program control to list a REPORT file.

Comments

Useful documentation for REPORT files. Produces a clearer listing than PRNTRDF, but processes only one file at a time.