VERIFY

Use the VERIFY command to confirm that the definition of a structure is valid. In online processing, you can use this function with a DATABASE or FILE structure. In batch processing, you can also use it with TABLE, RECORD, ELEMENT, and KEY substructures. The VERIFY function checks for erroneous attribute-values such as duplicate DATACOM-NAME or an invalid BLOCK-SIZE specification.

The VERIFY function is performed by CA Datacom Datadictionary during the COPY function when copying a structure to PROD status and, for DATABASE structures, during the CATALOG function. If the VERIFY function fails with a fatal error, the primary function is not processed. However, certain nonfatal errors can be noted to you but the primary function is still completed.

Use the following format for this command:

Note: If your completed command exceeds the 76 spaces available in one command line, use the prompter panel.

►►─┬─ VERIFY ─┬─ entity ─ occ-name ─┬─ STATUS xxxx ─┬─────────────────────────►
   └─ VER ────┘                     └─ STA xxxx ────┘

 ►─┬─────────────────┬─┬─────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────►◄
   ├─ PASSWORD xxxx ─┤ ├─ OVERRIDE xxxx ─┤
   └─ PSWD xxxx ─────┘ └─ OVRD xxxx ─────┘

entity

(Required) Specify the entity of the occurrence you are verifying.

Valid Entries in DBMAINT Mode:: DATABASE|BAS
Valid Entries in FILEMAINT Mode:: FILE|FIL
Default Value:: (No default)

occ-name

(Required) Specify the name of the occurrence you are verifying.

Valid Entries:: 1- to 32-character occurrence name
Default Value:: (No default)

STA xxxx

(Required) Specify the status of the occurrence you are verifying.

Valid Entries:: T001—T999
PROD
Default Value:: (No default)

PSWD xxxx

Only required if this occurrence has password protection against unauthorized maintenance. Supply the password for this occurrence.

Valid Entries:: 1- to 4-character password
Default Value:: (No default)

OVRD xxxx

Only required if this occurrence is restricted from unauthorized maintenance or retrieval with a lock level assignment. Supply the override code.

Valid Entries:: 1- to 4-character override code
Default Value:: (No default)

When you issue the VERIFY command, CA Datacom Datadictionary checks for invalid or unacceptable data, such as duplicate names or invalid attribute-values. This function does not perform updates, but it does return a display of error codes, the occurrence names, and a brief description of each error. For the list of the data checks made by the VERIFY function, see the CA Datacom Datadictionary User Guide. If no errors are detected, CA Datacom Datadictionary displays a message that the function was successful.