Specifying Variable Text Data from a Database File Record You can specify all parameters for a text element on the Define Text Detail display. Example Action: Move the cursor to the Text data prompt and press the F4 key. The Select Field in Record Format display appears. Example Action: Press the F4 key. The Define Text Detail display appears. Define Text Detail Note: You can see the Define Detail display by pressing the F4 key for any element as well as text elements. v If you know the field name of the database file record, type an ampersand (&), the field name, a period (.), and press the Enter key. When the field name is specified this way, letters must be specified in uppercase. v If you do not know the field name, press the F4 key twice to show the list. Example Action: Move cursor to the position (Across : 13, Down : 3) where you want to place the product name on the display and press the F6 key. Mark: *T003 Measurement method: Row/Column Type choices, press Enter. Position: Across .......... 13 1-999 Down . . ......... 3 Text data ......... F4 for list Element . ......... Name Format . . ......... 1 1=Horizontal, 2=Vertical Degree of rotation . . . . . 0 0, 90, 180, 270 Color . .......... *DEFAULT *DEFAULT, 1=Blue, 2=Red 3=Magenta, 4=Green, 5=Cyan 6=Yellow, 7=Brown, 8=Black Underline . . . . . . . . . N Y=Yes, N=No More... F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=Refresh F6=Change measurement method F10=Edit numeric F12=Cancel Text data not specified. 116 AFP Utilities for iSeries: User’s Guide