This character string names the file or view. It may be up to 32 bytes long.

This parameter is only specified for File Definitions; see the

File Definition

section above.

The parameter is used to define the fields that comprise the File or View. The maximum number of fields is platform specific. The order of

FIELD

definition statements determines the physical ordering of fields on the database record and/or view.

name

A character string that names a field. It may be up to 32 bytes in length.

format

The format of the field. This may be defined using a pre-defined format, or as a customized format. See the

Field Formats

section below.

length

The length of the field in bytes. The maximum length is platform specific. Refer to the

Limitations

section for details.