MDTransform - Data Copy Template Placeholders
Placeholders are variables that can be placed in condition and transformation statements. The variable name will be replace during the Data Copy processing with the value defined for the Placeholder at that point in time.
To mark a placeholder variable in a condition or statement, place ++ before and after the placeholder name. For example: ++FLDNAM++ for FLDNAM.
Template Placeholders Listing
This panel is reached with option P for a Data Copy Template. The panel lists all Template-Level Placeholders.
| Filter Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Placeholder | include any rows containing the filter value in the ID |
| Description | include any rows containing the filter value in the description of the Placeholder |
| Value | include any rows containing the filter value in the current value for the Placeholder |
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 2=Edit | Edit the Placeholder Description and Result Value |
| 3=Copy | Copy all properties of a Placeholder to a new Placeholder |
| 4=Delete | Delete the Placeholder |
| 5=View | View the Placeholder |
| Function Key | Description |
|---|---|
| F3/F12=Exit | return to previous screen |
| F5=Refresh | Refresh the Listing |
| F6=Add | Add a new Placeholder |
Placeholder Properties
Press F6 from the Placeholder listing to add a new Placeholder, or use options 2, 3, or 4 to manage an existing Placeholder.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Template | the Template to contain the Placeholder |
| Placeholder | the unique name of a Placeholder |
| Description | a description of the Placeholder |
| Value | The value for the placeholder to be used when the Data Copy Template is executed |