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(DQDP0) Define Descriptive Text

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 DATAQUERY:    DEFINE DESCRIPTIVE TEXT        NAME:
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 DESCRIPTION:
 STATUS:
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 ENTER THE DESCRIPTIVE TEXT TO BE USED AS A TITLE AND SAVE IT
 
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 <PF1> HELP        <PF2> RETURN      <PF3> CONTINUE        <PF4> SAVE
 <PF5> NOT USED    <PF6> NOT USED    <PF7> LAST VARIABLE   <PF8> FIRST VARIABLE

Description

The Define Descriptive Text panel allows you to explain the purpose and operation of the dialog or JCL PROC you create. This purpose and description will appear on the prompt panel when execution is initiated. Four lines are available for entering a complete description. An overview on using this panel appears in the CA Dataquery User Guide.

Action

Type a description that tells a prospective user anything needed to make a decision about using this dialog or JCL PROC. Save the description with <PF4> or save the description and go on to the next definition panel with <PF3>.

Display Fields

Refer to the following for explanations of the display fields intended to contain variable data.

NAME:

Name you assigned the dialog or JCL PROC on the Editor panel.

DESCRIPTION:

Description you assigned the dialog or JCL PROC on the Editor panel.

STATUS:

• COMPLETE - The description and all variable definitions have been saved for this dialog or JCL PROC.
• INCOMPLETE - The description or a variable definition has not been saved for this dialog or JCL PROC, or there are definitions saved for variables that have been changed or removed from the Editor panel.

Entry Fields

Refer to the following chart for valid entries in the fields on this panel. Use the Tab and arrow keys to move the cursor. To change an entry, write or space over it. When entries are complete, press Enter or a valid PF key.

PF Keys

The following lists the PF keys for this panel, with a brief description of each function.

<PF1> HELP

Displays Help information about the current panel.

<PF2> RETURN

Returns to the CA Dataquery Editor.

<PF3> CONTINUE

Saves text entered and continues to next definition panel.

<PF4> SAVE

Saves text.

<PF7> LAST VARIABLE

Displays Define Variable (DV0) panel for last variable appearing in the dialog or JCL PROC.

<PF8> FIRST VARIABLE

Displays the Define Variable (DV0) panel for the first variable appearing in the dialog or JCL PROC.