Re: Field level keyword

That still allows 'AB        ', which would not be valid, I think. But try 
CHECK(MF ME VN) in the functions area of the field spec. This is mandatory 
fill, mandatory entry, and valid name - the last item forces no blanks.
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> validate the field as being greater than 'AAAAAAAAAA' which, I believe, is 
> the lowest possible value for your need. 
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> From: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion 
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> Date: 08/29/05 13:00:46 
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> Subject: Field level keyword 
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> I have a field STDNAME in my physical file which is defined as 10A. 
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> Iam entering the data into the PF using DFU. 
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> This field must take complete 10 characters in each and every record, even 
> one character less is not allowed. 
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> Is there any field level key word with which I can achieve this requirment? 
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