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ETU400 User Guide 011603 D-2
About This Appendix
On the AS/400, files can be defined with Data Definition Specifications
(DDS) or Format and Input specifications (F&I). This appendix explains
how to define files using F&I specs. F&I specs define field-oriented
files on the AS/400, which are files in either *TAB, *BASICS, or *DIF
format. Before you can transfer a field-oriented file, the file must be
defined with F&I specs. F&I specs are not needed when transferring
straight text files (*TEXT format).
F&I specs are created using the Source Entry Utility (SEU) on the AS/400.
In order to use SEU you must have the proper authority. Your system
administrator can verify for you whether you will be able to use SEU.
To create F&I specs for a file, you must know how each field in the file
is defined. For example, you should know the field name, field length,
and whether the field is numeric or alphabetic.
This appendix shows you how to create F&I specs with SEU by providing an
example for you to follow.