Re: Protect subfile records when maintaining control record

Yes, PROTECT would be one way but would require setting the indicator on the PROTECT to default to NOT(PROTECT) and updating all the subfile records.
But you can use the DSPCTL and SFLDSPCTL keywords. To change just the control record, set the indicators and redisplay the same SFLCTL record but SETOF the indicator(s) for SFLDSPCTL.

--Alan Cassidy

On 12/15/2025 8:50 AM EST Patrik Schindler <poc@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Helo Liam,

Am 15.12.2025 um 13:16 schrieb liam henderson <liamhenderson12@xxxxxxxxx>:

Hi,
We have a subfile with maintainable entries, and the control record also
has maintainable entries, but is locked down.
On function key press we allow maintenance of the control record
I was trying to find an easy way to lock down the subfile entries on
display without having to read through the subfile setting a protect
indicator for each record/field

As far as I know, each SFL row is in fact a separate record entity with its own complete set of indicators and flags. I think you cannot globally protect the contents of an SFL as intended.

I looked at other code we have that does this, and it seems they create an
exact copy of the control format and display that using PROTECT keyword,
but thought there might be an easier way. Also means maintaining two
versions of the same screen format.

Had a look about the PROTECT keyword.

"Option indicators are valid for this keyword."

Maybe this is a way to get rid of duplicate maintenance?

:wq! PoC


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