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Graphic Considerations

The size and the shape of the record block affects the overall appearance of the diagram. When you use DRECLINE to redesign the record block, be aware that the size and the shape of the record block affects the overall appearance of the diagram. For example, if you enter all field names in one DRECLINE statement, the resulting record block is long and thin and probably unacceptable. Keep in mind that the width of the default record block is 32 characters.

CA IDMS Schema Mapper adjusts record block size to accommodate the longest line. You can place any number of field names on a line. CA IDMS Schema Mapper adjusts the width of the record block to accommodate the longest line. However, a maximum of 120 characters can be entered per line.

CA IDMS Schema Mapper centers field values within the number of character spaces for that field. In addition to centering field values within the number of character spaces for that field, CA IDMS Schema Mapper centers fields across a line, based on the total character length for the longest line in the record block.