How to Define Tables

Edit and code tables used by automatic editing are defined in the data dictionary through IDD DDDL statements:

Stand-alone edit and code tables are defined by the TABLE statement. Stand-alone tables can be specified for use with any record element at map-definition time. Stand-alone tables are also called loosely coupled tables.
Built-in edit and code tables are defined by substatements of the RECORD statement. Built-in tables belong to and can be used only for the record with which they are defined. Built-in tables are also called tightly coupled tables.

Stand-alone and built-in tables are presented as follows.

Note: Edit and code tables can only be associated with a group element if the group is made up of DISPLAY elements.