Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES
Isn't this pretty much the same thing as ITYPE(), except the conversions are processed? In the CALCULATE() form, the dictionary.item can be a quoted string or a UniBasic variable. The expression uses the data from the current @RECORD during the evaluation process. In the {} form, the dictionary.item must be the literal dictionary name with no quotation marks. You must open a dictionary to @DICT and read the data record into @RECORD for the function to work properly. If these functions are successful, they update the values in @CONV, @FORMAT, and @HEADER. You can then use these @ variables in other UniBasic functions, such as ICONV, OCONV, and FMT. For more information about @ variables, see Appendix B, "UniBasic@variables." - The UniBasic ITYPE function enables a UniBasic program to execute a UniData virtual attribute from the dictionary of a UniData file. The value of the function is the same as if it were run using UniQuery or UniData SQL. Note: ITYPE generally requires you to open both the dictionary and data portions of the file. Before you use this function, you must compile the dictionary of the file by using the ECL COMPILE.DICT or CD command. In most cases, you also must assign the @ID and @RECORD variables. These variables resolve the value of the ITYPE function. However, if neither the ID of the file nor the data from the record is used in the ITYPE, you do not need to assign these variables. Note: Conversion or formatting codes in the dictionary record of the virtual attribute does not affect the value ITYPE returns. Bill Untitled Page - Original Message - *From:* p...@gnosys.co.nz *To:* U2 Users List *Date:* 8/15/2013 2:10 PM *Subject:* Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Is that only a Unidata thing? Sounds like a nice feature to have in Universe. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of charles_shaf...@ntn-bower.com Sent: Friday, 16 August 2013 9:06 a.m. To: U2 Users List Cc: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Of course. Worked like a charm. Thank you Dave. Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation From: Dave Davis To: U2 Users List , Date: 08/15/2013 03:41 PM Subject: Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Sent by:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org HELP CALCULATE You have to have your dictionary open to @DICT as well. I think you want to say RESULT = CALCULATE(ATTRIBUTE) Since {} is for a literal attribute name only. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [ mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of charles_shaf...@ntn-bower.com Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:35 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES I am attempting to pass a variable into a SUBROUTINE and use it to access the data through the dictionary name. SUBROUTINE fieldLookup(., ATTRIBUTE, ) . . . READ @RECORD FROM F.FILE, @ID THEN RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} END ELSE RESULT = "" END The part that isn't working is the RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} As written here it is looking for a dictionary attribute named ATTRIBUTE. I tried forcing it to evaluate the variable ATTRIBUTE to the value in ATTRIBUTE by putting it in parenthesis, but it complained that it was expecting a variable when it was compiling. Is there a way to use a variable in the curly braces so that I can make this a generic subroutine? Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users Dave Davis Team Lead, Research & Development P: 614-875-4910 x108 F: 614-875-4088 E: dda...@harriscomputer.com [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/HarrisSchools.jpg ] [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/DivisionofHarris.gif]< http://www.harriscomputer.com/> 6110 Enterprise Parkway Grove City, OH 43123 www.harris-schoolsolutions.com<http://www.harris-schoolsolutions.com> This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- This email was
Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES
In Unidata I believe that it only works for virtual (type = V) attributes. It is nice though. If you have an attribute that reads from other files and performs calculations, formatting, etc. it executes the virtual and gives you the output. Let's you take advantage of the virtual attributes already defined in the dictionary. Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation From: Phil Walker To: U2 Users List , Date: 08/15/2013 04:11 PM Subject:Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Sent by:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org Is that only a Unidata thing? Sounds like a nice feature to have in Universe. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [ mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of charles_shaf...@ntn-bower.com Sent: Friday, 16 August 2013 9:06 a.m. To: U2 Users List Cc: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Of course. Worked like a charm. Thank you Dave. Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation From: Dave Davis To: U2 Users List , Date: 08/15/2013 03:41 PM Subject:Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Sent by:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org HELP CALCULATE You have to have your dictionary open to @DICT as well. I think you want to say RESULT = CALCULATE(ATTRIBUTE) Since {} is for a literal attribute name only. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [ mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of charles_shaf...@ntn-bower.com Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:35 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES I am attempting to pass a variable into a SUBROUTINE and use it to access the data through the dictionary name. SUBROUTINE fieldLookup(., ATTRIBUTE, ) . . . READ @RECORD FROM F.FILE, @ID THEN RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} END ELSE RESULT = "" END The part that isn't working is the RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} As written here it is looking for a dictionary attribute named ATTRIBUTE. I tried forcing it to evaluate the variable ATTRIBUTE to the value in ATTRIBUTE by putting it in parenthesis, but it complained that it was expecting a variable when it was compiling. Is there a way to use a variable in the curly braces so that I can make this a generic subroutine? Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users Dave Davis Team Lead, Research & Development P: 614-875-4910 x108 F: 614-875-4088 E: dda...@harriscomputer.com [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/HarrisSchools.jpg ] [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/DivisionofHarris.gif]< http://www.harriscomputer.com/> 6110 Enterprise Parkway Grove City, OH 43123 www.harris-schoolsolutions.com<http://www.harris-schoolsolutions.com> This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- This email was Virus checked by UTM 9. http://www.astaro.com ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- This email was Virus checked by UTM 9. http://www.astaro.com ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES
I only know Unidata. Maybe someone else knows. Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES
Is that only a Unidata thing? Sounds like a nice feature to have in Universe. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of charles_shaf...@ntn-bower.com Sent: Friday, 16 August 2013 9:06 a.m. To: U2 Users List Cc: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Of course. Worked like a charm. Thank you Dave. Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation From: Dave Davis To: U2 Users List , Date: 08/15/2013 03:41 PM Subject:Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Sent by:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org HELP CALCULATE You have to have your dictionary open to @DICT as well. I think you want to say RESULT = CALCULATE(ATTRIBUTE) Since {} is for a literal attribute name only. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [ mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of charles_shaf...@ntn-bower.com Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:35 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES I am attempting to pass a variable into a SUBROUTINE and use it to access the data through the dictionary name. SUBROUTINE fieldLookup(., ATTRIBUTE, ) . . . READ @RECORD FROM F.FILE, @ID THEN RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} END ELSE RESULT = "" END The part that isn't working is the RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} As written here it is looking for a dictionary attribute named ATTRIBUTE. I tried forcing it to evaluate the variable ATTRIBUTE to the value in ATTRIBUTE by putting it in parenthesis, but it complained that it was expecting a variable when it was compiling. Is there a way to use a variable in the curly braces so that I can make this a generic subroutine? Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users Dave Davis Team Lead, Research & Development P: 614-875-4910 x108 F: 614-875-4088 E: dda...@harriscomputer.com [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/HarrisSchools.jpg ] [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/DivisionofHarris.gif]< http://www.harriscomputer.com/> 6110 Enterprise Parkway Grove City, OH 43123 www.harris-schoolsolutions.com<http://www.harris-schoolsolutions.com> This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- This email was Virus checked by UTM 9. http://www.astaro.com ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES
Of course. Worked like a charm. Thank you Dave. Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation From: Dave Davis To: U2 Users List , Date: 08/15/2013 03:41 PM Subject:Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES Sent by:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org HELP CALCULATE You have to have your dictionary open to @DICT as well. I think you want to say RESULT = CALCULATE(ATTRIBUTE) Since {} is for a literal attribute name only. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [ mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of charles_shaf...@ntn-bower.com Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:35 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES I am attempting to pass a variable into a SUBROUTINE and use it to access the data through the dictionary name. SUBROUTINE fieldLookup(., ATTRIBUTE, ) . . . READ @RECORD FROM F.FILE, @ID THEN RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} END ELSE RESULT = "" END The part that isn't working is the RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} As written here it is looking for a dictionary attribute named ATTRIBUTE. I tried forcing it to evaluate the variable ATTRIBUTE to the value in ATTRIBUTE by putting it in parenthesis, but it complained that it was expecting a variable when it was compiling. Is there a way to use a variable in the curly braces so that I can make this a generic subroutine? Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users Dave Davis Team Lead, Research & Development P: 614-875-4910 x108 F: 614-875-4088 E: dda...@harriscomputer.com [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/HarrisSchools.jpg ] [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/DivisionofHarris.gif]< http://www.harriscomputer.com/> 6110 Enterprise Parkway Grove City, OH 43123 www.harris-schoolsolutions.com<http://www.harris-schoolsolutions.com> This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- This email was Virus checked by UTM 9. http://www.astaro.com ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES
HELP CALCULATE You have to have your dictionary open to @DICT as well. I think you want to say RESULT = CALCULATE(ATTRIBUTE) Since {} is for a literal attribute name only. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of charles_shaf...@ntn-bower.com Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:35 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: [U2] @RECORD VARIABLES I am attempting to pass a variable into a SUBROUTINE and use it to access the data through the dictionary name. SUBROUTINE fieldLookup(., ATTRIBUTE, ) . . . READ @RECORD FROM F.FILE, @ID THEN RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} END ELSE RESULT = "" END The part that isn't working is the RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} As written here it is looking for a dictionary attribute named ATTRIBUTE. I tried forcing it to evaluate the variable ATTRIBUTE to the value in ATTRIBUTE by putting it in parenthesis, but it complained that it was expecting a variable when it was compiling. Is there a way to use a variable in the curly braces so that I can make this a generic subroutine? Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users Dave Davis Team Lead, Research & Development P: 614-875-4910 x108 F: 614-875-4088 E: dda...@harriscomputer.com [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/HarrisSchools.jpg] [http://www.harriscomputer.com/images/signatures/DivisionofHarris.gif]<http://www.harriscomputer.com/> 6110 Enterprise Parkway Grove City, OH 43123 www.harris-schoolsolutions.com<http://www.harris-schoolsolutions.com> This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
[U2] @RECORD VARIABLES
I am attempting to pass a variable into a SUBROUTINE and use it to access the data through the dictionary name. SUBROUTINE fieldLookup(., ATTRIBUTE, ) . . . READ @RECORD FROM F.FILE, @ID THEN RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} END ELSE RESULT = "" END The part that isn't working is the RESULT = {ATTRIBUTE} As written here it is looking for a dictionary attribute named ATTRIBUTE. I tried forcing it to evaluate the variable ATTRIBUTE to the value in ATTRIBUTE by putting it in parenthesis, but it complained that it was expecting a variable when it was compiling. Is there a way to use a variable in the curly braces so that I can make this a generic subroutine? Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users