AREA Statement

The AREA statements identify a subschema area. Depending on the verb and options coded, the AREA statements can also:

Copy an area description from the schema with which the current subschema is associated
Determine the usage modes in which programs using the current subschema can ready the area
Determine the default usage mode for programs that do not issue READY statements
Delete an area from the subschema
Display or punch a subschema area

The subschema compiler applies AREA statements to the current subschema.

Note: For more information about subschema currency, see the CA IDMS Security Administration Guide.