com.ibm.pdp.maf.rpp.pac.segment

Interface Filler

  • All Superinterfaces:
    AbstractCELine, CELine, Element


    public interface Filler
    extends AbstractCELine

    Fillers are not defined in the repository. They are used as alignment fields, and do not contain any information. Consequently, they are characterized only by their lengths.

    Their length is represented by the values to be entered in the Format and Usage fields.

    • Method Detail

      • getFormat

        java.lang.String getFormat()

        Gives the format of the Filler.

        Returns:
      • getLabel

        java.lang.String getLabel()

        Filler label

        Returns:
      • getOccurs

        int getOccurs()

        The -CE Lines are used to identify the elements which compose the current Segment. You can create in a table Data Element calls, Segment calls, undefined Data Elements, Data element groups and add fillers.

        Returns:
      • getPresenceCheck

        PresenceCheck getPresenceCheck()

        This indicates whether the presence of the Filler is required, optional, or forbidden when the transaction file updates the permanent file or database.

        Returns:
      • getSortKey

        java.lang.String getSortKey()

        This field identifies all the Filler that might be used as control break sort keys, or as access keys to a file, a database or a Pactables Table.

        Returns:
      • getUsage

        DataElementInternalUsageValues getUsage()

        The internal usage corresponds to the COBOL USAGE clause.

        With the USAGE clause of a COBOL numeric variable, you indicate the internal representation of its value. Different usages are available depending on the COBOL variants adapted to the material in use.

        Returns: