FHSSFMT - New Program - Control Maintenance of Screen Formats
  1. Formats grouped by program code -
  2. Allows Merging SDF Files
  3. "Test" option, F7, when viewing field definitions for a format, shows how the formatted screen will appear (during TEST display, name of format appears on right side of last line on screen in reverse video)
  4. CTRL+F1 option toggles "Master Edit" mode that permits extended update options (allowing change of field name/location/length, insert/delete/move fields, etc.) - should be used cautiously
  5. Special Format Types:
    • Message Formats - will be placed on bottom line of the screen;
    • Option Formats - will be placed on bottom line of viewing area
    • Table Formats - describe placement of subfields of table entry on single line of viewing area; used for displaying tables in scrollable lists
  6. New "Screen Definition" Report with sections:
    • Group List - List of Format Groups
    • Group Format List - List of Formats in Format Group
    • Format Detail - lists fields in Format (Detail report may optionally include image of formatted screen)
    • Screen Display - Shows appearance of formatted screens (may optionally omit blank lines in screen format); Standard formats appear within double-line "window" border; Message formats appear within single-line border