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phelpswr@alpha.obu.edu wrote on 09/19/97 at 11:31:08



>I have a physical file with a name field containing mixed case
>letters.  I would like to use the name as a key field.  On my
>programs I always provide an input field to position the list.
>User's have a difficult time getting the name keyed in the exact
>upper/lower case to position the list correctly.  What are some ways
>to design a logical file or the application to ignore the case and
>position the list correctly.
>
>Thanks in advance....
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The AS/400 DDS book indicates how to use the keywords ALTSEQ and TRNTBL to
achive what you are looking to do. (use the QSYSTRNTBL Table in QSYS)
Create a new field and use this new field for Key (ndex). Good Luck.


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