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Attributes Used to Define Fields

The attributes that define panel fields in CA Ideal are described here in alphabetical order. The panels where each attribute appears are indicated on the line below the attribute name. If the attribute appears on the panel under an abbreviated name, the abbreviation is shown on the headline preceding the panel name, otherwise, an uppercase letter "X" appears prior to the panel name.

The field attribute of currency is as follows:

Specifies whether you can enter a currency symbol in this field. Valid values are:

• Y-Indicates that you can enter a currency symbol, such as $ or # in the field, although it is removed before the value is sent to the application.
• N-Indicates that you cannot enter a currency symbol in this field.

The following chart shows the combined effect of justification with Allow Digit Sep, Allow Minus Sign, and Allow Currency on values entered in the panel field. The field has a length of 8, with 4 integer and 2 decimal places. No edit pattern is specified. The decimal position assumed by the application is indicated by a v. The following table displays the effect of justification on numeric entries: