Re: Data Dictionary

[Mike Berman <mikeba777@xxxxxxxxx>]

Michael, I am not sure how to use this.
   
  Lets say I want to create a file.
   
  MYFILE
  MYFORMAT
   
  Fields are 
   
  Company, Cust#, PO#.
   
  I created a Data Dictionary for this library, created Myfile and Myformat.
  Now do i add these 3 fields obviously there are more than that, do add each 
and every field that we are going to be getting from our EDI partner?
   
  

Michael Ryan <michaelrtr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  I wouldn't use that. Here's from the help:

The Create Data Dictionary (CRTDTADCT) command creates a data
dictionary. A data dictionary must be created before the user can
use the Interactive Data Definition Utility (IDDU) to describe and
create database files. The user can create a data dictionary with
IDDU or with the CRTDTADCT command. More information is in the IDDU
Use book, SC41-5704.

IDDU? Not in this century. Here's from Wikipedia:

A data dictionary is a set of metadata that contains definitions and
representations of data elements. Within the context of a DBMS, a data
dictionary is a read-only set of tables and views. The data dictionary
is database in its own dictionary. Amongst other things, a data
dictionary holds the following information:

* Precise definition of data elements
* Usernames, roles and privileges
* Schema objects
* Integrity constraints
* Stored procedures and triggers
* General database structure
* Space allocations

So it's more than a Field Reference File, though that would be a
start. It's basically documentation that you want, right?


On 1/18/07, Mike Berman wrote:
> HI,
> We have new file layouts to use in our EDI process and I have been told to 
> create them, along with a Data Dictionary.
>
> I have never created one before and only used one very very briefly many 
> years ago.
>
> I did a search in the archives but did not find much.
>
> As I am stumbling along on the Create Data Dict. command, I would love to see 
> any examples of how to set one up.
>
> THe data is EDI PO that is coming to us in 6 separate files from a 3rd party 
> VAN.
>
> They are calling these flat files. The fields, are all alpha.
>
> Do I enter all of the potential fields into the Data Dictionary? Or only the 
> unique fields that will be referenced?
>
> In what ways are the Data Dictionary different from a Field Ref. file?
>
> Any and all help would be tremendously appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
>
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