Create an Assignment

As we learned from running this application in its original form, to query the database we need to provide the application with a function code of I (for Inquire). We do this by assigning a value of I to the appropriate field.

1. On the IMS Screen pane, hover over the entry field located to the right of the FUNCTION CODE label. A popup indicates that the name of this field is FLD0003. We need to know the name of this field so we can create an assignment for it.
2. In the Assignments pane, right-click; then click New Assignment.
3. From the Assign to drop-down list, click FLD0003.
4. In the Field 1/Operand 1 field, type an upper-case I, then click OK. The Assignments pane now shows that FLD0003 is set to a value of I.