Using Wizard for Unknown Files
One of easiest ways to define a "File Description" is to use the Layout Wizard. It can also
be used to work out the structure of a (Cobol?) File.
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If you do not know the structure of the file, set the File Structure
to Unknown Format
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On the next screen you can play with the File Structures, Record Lengths and font.
Once you get the correct File Structure / Record Length / Font, the text fields should line up
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The next screen allows you to
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For binary files, the Wizard can also display as Both Text and Hex. In this case
Packed Decimals al end in a #c or #d (#=0-9) in hex.
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On the next screen you can update the Field Names and Types. The table at the bottom
will display the field values based on the selected type.
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