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(DQER0) Dialog or PROC Range

=> --------------------------------------------------------------------------DQER0 PROMPT: RANGE FROM TO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <PF1> HELP <PF2> RETURN <PF3> NOT USED <PF4> NOT USED

Description

If you press <PF5> RANGE/LIST with the cursor on a numeric variable, CA Dataquery presents a range of valid numbers if one was defined by the query/JCL author. The cursor appears in a field in which you can type a number that falls within the range.

Action

Enter a number in the field containing the cursor that falls within the range and press <PF2> RETURN to return to the list of variables.

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.

Field

Required?

Valid Entries

Default

At cursor position

N

Any number
within range

Shown on variable list

Sample

The following sample shows a typical panel containing information in the display fields.

=> --------------------------------------------------------------------------DQER0 PROMPT: ENTER A PRODUCT CODE IN THE RANGE DEFINED OR ACCEPT THE 75042 DEFAULT. RANGE FROM 75000 TO 75999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <PF1> HELP <PF2> RETURN <PF3> NOT USED <PF4> NOT USED

Display Fields

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

PROMPT:

Prompt written by the dialog or JCL PROC author appears.

FROM

The low value in the range of valid values.

TO

The high value in the range of valid values.

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

Exits list of variables.