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The detailed definition of the file must now be loaded into the LANSA Repository. This loading process consists of populating the Repository with the fields (field length, position in file, etc.) that make up the record layout of the file and the logical files, if used.

1.  From the File Control Menu select the Review or change a file definition option.

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 pppFILMENU                                             File Control Menu                         

 Enter number of function or place cursor on same line and press Enter.

  2  1. Create a new file definition                                 

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     2. Review or change a file definition                             
     3. Delete a file definition                                       
     4. Make new or amended file definition operational                
     5. Print file definitions                                         
     6. Bulk Load of OTHER files                                       
     7. Exit from LANSA                                                

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 F1=Help  F3=Exit  F12=Cancel  F14=

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     This option is selected because the new file definition was created in the previous step.

2.  Press Enter and you are asked to nominate the file to be loaded:

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 pppSELFILE            Select File to Work with                        

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 Enter full or partial name of the file definition(s) to be worked
 with or leave blank to select from all file definitions  _____________

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  F1=Help  F3=Exit  F12=Cancel  F14=Messages 

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3.  Select your file as described in 5.4.5 Nominate the File to work with. When you have selected the file, press Enter and the File Definition Menu (Review) is displayed.

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