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Verify a FILE Structure

Use the VERIFY function to confirm that the definition of a FILE structure is valid. You can also use the VERIFY function after performing modifications to a structure.

How to Use

Use one of the following procedures to perform this function:

• Select the VERIFY option on the File Structure Functions Menu Panel and fill in the resulting prompter panel.
• Enter the VERIFY command (see VERIFY).
• Type the VER margin command in the line number of the FILE occurrence on a structure or index display panel and enter the PROCESS command (press PF4).

When you request the VERIFY function, CA Datacom Datadictionary checks for invalid or unacceptable data, such as duplicate names or invalid attribute-values. At the record level, CA Datacom Datadictionary reestablishes the length of the compound fields and the offsets of the fields in the record. It also reestablishes the length and offsets of the elements and keys.

If errors are found, you receive a panel listing the error codes, occurrences and a brief description of each error. If no errors are detected, you receive a message that the VERIFY was successful.

For more information and the list of the data checks performed by the VERIFY function, see the CA Datacom Datadictionary User Guide.