The Edit Screen Dialog Box

The Edit Screen dialog box displays the terminal fields, identification fields, and paths from the selected screen page so that you can:

  • Change any of the terminal field names for the selected screen page.

  • Change the way the product recognizes an identification field.

  • Add an identification field.

  • Remove an identification field.

  • Remove or Change any of the recorded paths from the selected screen.

  • Add a path from the selected screen.

Options

Description

Screen Name

Displays the name of the selected host screen page in the recording.

Screen Number

Represents the order in which the screen appears in the recording. You cannot modify this information.

Number of Input Fields

Displays the number of unprotected fields on the selected screen. You cannot modify this information.

Paths Leading to this Screen

Displays the number of paths taken to the selected screen. You cannot modify this information.

Initial Cursor Position

Displays the row/column coordinates of the cursor. This is the location of the cursor when this screen was captured. You cannot modify this information.

Variable Length Recorded Data

Displays a list of the recorded data associated with the selected screen. You can view and edit the recorded items, such as terminal fields, identification fields, and paths. You can also specify the actions to be taken. If a plus (+) sign is displayed beside an item, the entries for that item are collapsed. These items can be viewed by clicking the Expand button. If a minus (-) sign is displayed beside an item, all of the associated entires are displayed. Click Collapse to hide the entries.

Terminal Fields

Displays a list of the host fields on the selected screen. The default values for protected fields are LABEL001, LABEL002, and so on. The protected field names are EDIT001, EDIT002, and so on. To view information about or to edit a field, select the field and click Edit.

Identification Fields

Displays a list of the identification fields for the selected screen. Identification fields uniquely identify the screen to your application. You can add, edit, or delete identification fields by clicking Add, Edit, or Delete.

Direct Paths Leading from this Screen

Displays a list of the paths that can be taken from the selected screen. You can add a path by selecting this field and click Add. You edit or delete a path by selecting a path from the expanded list and clicking edit or delete.

Actions Available on this Screen

Displays a list of actions defined for the selected screen. You can add, edit and delete actions for the selected screen.

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