This field type is the data type allowed for a field in the i OS file. It can be alphanumeric or numeric.
System data type is the data type to be stored in a database file or displayed on device files. It can have one of the following values:
A—Alphanumeric
P—Packed numeric
S—Signed numeric (Zoned)
B—Binary (not generated)
F—Floating
A and S are data types to be displayed on device files. These values default according to the field type. For example, DTE is numeric, TXT is alphanumeric. Values may only be changed for fields with numeric field types (DTE, NBR) or for user-defined field types for which the programmer/designer is allowed to change the data type.
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