Introduction

Introduction

The CA IDMS IDD DDDL Reference Guide serves as the primary source for using the Data Dictionary Definition Language (DDDL) to populate and maintain dictionaries.

The purpose of this manual is to provide information on DDDL syntax, coding considerations, and DDDL compiler options. The manual also includes information on entering statements using the online compiler and the Integrated Data Dictionary (IDD) menu facility.

This manual is intended for anyone who uses the dictionary or who is responsible for dictionary administration.

This section contains the following topics:

Syntax Diagram Conventions