The Import Classification from Data Dictionary sequential file is used for the layout of a sequential file in text format and is populated during the Class Assignment phase from the flat file interface. The Sample data folder on the installation CD contains the file modcla which is a sample of this interface.
The following table describes the columns in the Import Classification from Data Dictionary sequential file:
| Column | Type | Maximum Length | Domain | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILTYPE | CHARACTER | 4 | file type | Yes (values: DB2, SEQ, DL/I, ADA, GDG, VSAM) |
| FILLIB | CHARACTER | 128 | DB2 owner | Yes (only for DB2) |
| FILNAME | CHARACTER | 128 | file name | Yes |
| FLDNAME | CHARACTER | 30 | field name | Yes |
| DRCLATYPE | CHARACTER | 7 | class short description | Yes |
| DSCLATYPE | CHARACTER | 30 | class description | Yes |
| FILVER | INTEGER | 3 | file version | No (if not present it is assumed to be 0) |
| RECFMT | CHARACTER | 10 | record format | Yes (only for multiformat files) |
| EUROSENS | CHARACTER | 1 | highlight flag | No |
| PRIMCLS | INTEGER | 3 | primary class | No |
| DATATYP | CHARACTER | 1 | data type:
|
Yes |
| LENMIN | INTEGER | 5 | minimum length | No |
| LENMAX | INTEGER | 5 | maximum length | No |
| INTMIN | INTEGER | 3 | minimum integer | No |
| INTMAX | INTEGER | 3 | maximum Integer | No |
| DECMIN | INTEGER | 3 | minimum decimal | No |
| DECMAX | INTEGER | 3 | maximum decimal | No |
| SUPCLASS | CHARACTER | 1 | super class | No |
| EDITMSK | CHARACTER | 32 | edit mask | No |
| FLCARD | CHARACTER | 3 | cardinality | No |