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Chapter 17. Additional information about Query for iSeries for programmers . . .	. .	. .	.	187
Files with different record formats in Query for iSeries	. .	. .	.	187
File sharing considerations in Query for iSeries	. .	. .	.	187
Overriding database files in Query for iSeries	. .	. .	.	187
DBCS considerations when defining result fields in Query for iSeries	. .	. .	.	187
Joining files in Query for iSeries	. .	. .	.	188
Using *ALL in Query for iSeries	. .	. .	.	188
Using fields other than sort fields for report breaks in Query for iSeries	. .	. .	.	188
Result field length and decimal positions in Query for iSeries	. .	. .	.	188

Tips for dealing with presentation length and decimal positions in Query for iSeries. . . . . . . 188 Length and decimal positions used for internal numeric calculations in Query for iSeries . . . . . 189

Addition and subtraction in Query for iSeries	. . .	. . .	.	.	189
Multiplication in Query for iSeries	. . .	. . .	.	.	189
Division in Query for iSeries	. . .	. . .	.	.	189
Example: Increasing the decimal precision for result fields in Query for iSeries	. . .	. . .	.	.	190
Selecting records (ignoring field case) in Query for iSeries	. . .	. . .	.	.	191

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ERserver Page ERserver Fifth Edition September Contents Selecting records in Query for iSeries Defining result fields in Query for iSeriesSelecting and sequencing fields in Query for iSeries Selecting a collating sequence in Query for iSeries Selecting sort fields in Query for iSeriesSpecifying report column formatting in Query for iSeries Defining Query for iSeries report breaksSpecifying Query for iSeries processing options Part 3. Advanced information about Query for iSeriesExiting and running a Query for iSeries query Working with Query for iSeries query definitionsAppendix B. Practice exercise for Query for iSeries query Viii Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Who should read the Query for iSeries Use book About Query for iSeries UseQuery for iSeries Use V5R2 Part 1. Introduction to Query for iSeries Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Query for iSeries fundamentals What is Query for iSeries?Files, fields, and record formats in Query for iSeries StateUCS2 level 1 character set support in Query for iSeries Double-byte character set Dbcs fields in Query for iSeriesMajor functions of Query for iSeries Query for iSeries definitionsLibraries in Query for iSeries Query for iSeries Use V5R2 General operating information for Query for iSeries Using Query for iSeries function keys Displaying a Query for iSeries list Using lists in Query for iSeriesPrinting what you see on your Query for iSeries display Special Library Name Description Selecting items in a Query for iSeries listSpecial library names in Query for iSeries Query Using Query for iSeries commandsUsing the Query Utilities menu Choosing a single Query for iSeries task Using the Work with Queries displaySpecifying a Query for iSeries query and its library Choosing multiple Query for iSeries tasks=Run QgplQuery for iSeries Use V5R2 Positioning a list of Query for iSeries queries Acctrecfeb AcctpayfebAcctpaymar Displaying the format of constants in Query for iSeries F12=CANCELQRY1 Qgpl CcsidChanging your Query for iSeries queries Handling Query for iSeries messages and errorsQuery for iSeries profile information General operating information for Query for iSeries Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Creating a Query for iSeries query definition Selecting and sequencing fields in Query for iSeries Selecting sort fields in Query for iSeries Defining Query for iSeries report breaks Working with Query for iSeries query definitions Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Starting Query for iSeries query definition Creating a Query for iSeries query definitionDefine the Query Option Create Library Qgpl Selecting options for a Query for iSeries query definition Selecting files, records, and fields for Query for iSeries Moving through the Query for iSeries definition displaysConsiderations for creating Query for iSeries queries Creating a Query for iSeries query definition Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Specifying file selections for a Query for iSeries query Specifying and selecting files for a Query for iSeries queryFirst Choosing a file for a Query for iSeries queryChoosing a library for a Query for iSeries query Exampfile Selecting multiple files for a Query for iSeries queryRemoving a option for a Query for iSeries query Using file IDs for a Query for iSeries queryConfirming your options for a Query for iSeries query Custinv Selecting files on the Query for iSeries Select File displayCustinv Custrelfeb CustCustinv Custreljan Custinv CustrelmarSpecifying and selecting files for a Query for iSeries query EXAMPMBR1 EXAMPMBR2 EXAMPMBR3 EXAMPFMT1 EXAMPFMT2 EXAMPFMT3 EXAMPFILE2 Custinv First Joining files in a Query for iSeries queryEXAMPFILE1 Custinv First Types of joins in a Query for iSeries query How to join files in a Query for iSeries queryZIP NBR Rules for joining files in a Query for iSeries queryNBR Name Phone Addr Specifying and selecting files for a Query for iSeries query Examples of joining files in a Query for iSeries query Specifying and selecting files for a Query for iSeries query Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Specifying and selecting files for a Query for iSeries query Correct method Incorrect method Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Displaying all join tests in a Query for iSeries query Handling missing fields in a Query for iSeries query Page Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Creating results fields in Query for iSeries Defining result fields in Query for iSeriesQuery for iSeries expressions Query for iSeries result field namePage Query for iSeries concatenation operation Query for iSeries character expressionsSubstr Query for iSeries function Query for iSeries character functionsValue Query for iSeries function Digits Query for iSeries functionVarchar Query for iSeries function Reschar Result Ccsid Description Character Vargraphic Query for iSeries functionDate, time, and timestamp expressions in Query for iSeries Query for iSeries time Query for iSeries dateFormat Name Abbreviation Time Format Example Query for iSeries timestampDisplaying constants format in Query for iSeries Subtracting dates in Query for iSeries Date arithmetic operation in Query for iSeriesWorking with numeric dates in Query for iSeries Incrementing and decrementing dates in Query for iSeriesSUBSTRCHARDATE,5,2’/’ SUBSTRCHARDATE,1,2’/’Yymmdd Mmddyy QtempDurations in Query for iSeries Time arithmetic operation in Query for iSeriesTimestamp duration in Query for iSeries Date, time, and timestamp functions in Query for iSeriesChar Query for iSeries function DAY Query for iSeries function Date Query for iSeries functionHour Query for iSeries function Days Query for iSeries functionMinute Query for iSeries function Microsecond Query for iSeries functionSecond Query for iSeries function Month Query for iSeries functionTimestamp Query for iSeries function Time Query for iSeries functionConverting date formats in Query for iSeries Year Query for iSeries functionMmddyy Yyddd Commands to run the query in example 4 are Odqysd NE Omcrmm EQ Omstat EQ ’50’ Odstat NE ’99’ Length and decimal positions in Query for iSeries Column headings in Query for iSeriesAdding or removing result fields in Query for iSeries Example of defining a result field in Query for iSeriesLetting Query for iSeries select and sequence fields Selecting and sequencing fields in Query for iSeriesAcctnumber Pastdue Company FirstnameAcctnumber Pastdue Company Lastname Streetaddr City State Zipcode Telenumber Crlimit Company Baldue AcctnumberQuery for iSeries Use V5R2 Selecting the records you want in Query for iSeries Selecting records in Query for iSeriesLetting Query for iSeries select records Comparison fields in Query for iSeries Comparison values in Query for iSeries Numeric constants as values in Query for iSeries Fields as values in Query for iSeriesCharacter constants as values in Query for iSeries Test Description Comparison tests in Query for iSeriesNull values in Query for iSeries Date, time, or timestamp comparisons in Query for iSeries Testing for equal EQ and not equal NE in Query for iSeriesTesting for values in a list List Nlist in Query for iSeries Lastname List Itemno List’ANNE EVA’ Lastname LikeExample 1 DBCSFLD1 Like ’s/oDD%%HH%%s/i’ Using more than one comparison test in Query for iSeries Year Baldue AND/ORMonth List Year Year List Adding and removing comparisons in Query for iSeriesQuery for iSeries Use V5R2 105 Selecting sort fields in Query for iSeriesLastname Account number Additional sort considerations in Query for iSeries Sorted report looks like this Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Purpose of a collating sequence in Query for iSeries Selecting a collating sequence in Query for iSeriesLetting Query for iSeries select a collating sequence How a collating sequence affects Query for iSeries Collating sequence and CCSIDs in Query for iSeriesSelecting a Query for iSeries collating sequence Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Defining your own collating sequence in Query for iSeries Selecting a translation table in Query for iSeries Selecting a system sort sequence in Query for iSeries F12=Cancel F13=Layout F18=Files F23=Save as default Formatting the columns of the Query for iSeriesquery report Specifying report column formatting in Query for iSeriesColumn spacing in Query for iSeries reports Column headings in Query for iSeries reportsStarttime Length and decimal positions in Query for iSeries reportsLastname Init Omitting fields from a Query for iSeries report Defining numeric field editing in Query for iSeries reports Editing numeric fields in Query for iSeries reports=Date or time editing choice =Numeric editing choices=Edit code =Edit wordF10=Process/previous F12=Cancel F13=Layout Thousands separator in Query for iSeries reports Decimal point in Query for iSeries reportsShow negative sign in Query for iSeries reports Left negative sign in Query for iSeries reportsLeft currency symbol in Query for iSeries reports Show currency symbol in Query for iSeries reportsRight currency symbol in Query for iSeries reports Right negative sign in Query for iSeries reportsReplace leading zeros in Query for iSeries reports Print zero value in Query for iSeries reportsReplace with option in Query for iSeries reports Single leading zero in Query for iSeries reportsDate/time separator in Query for iSeries reports Edit code in Query for iSeries reports Specifying an edit code in Query for iSeries reportsInternal Optional edit code modifier in Query for iSeries reports Specifying edit wordsEdit word in Query for iSeries reports =Asterisk fillF13=Layout F16=Remove edit F18=Files Edit word for summary total in Query for iSeries reports Query for iSeries Use V5R2 =Total Types of summary functions in Query for iSeries reportsTotal MAX=Minimum =Average=Maximum =CountFinal Totals Summarizing columns in Query for iSeries reportsName Total DUE Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Defining a Query for iSeries report break Defining Query for iSeries report breaksRegion DivisionRecords in file Field Company Department Division Employee Region Skip to new page in Query for iSeries reportsSuppress summaries in Query for iSeries reports Break text in Query for iSeries reports =Printer =Database file 145Line wrapping in Query for iSeries reports Form of output of Query for iSeries reports=Detail =Summary onlyDisplaying wrapping widths in Query for iSeries reports Wrapping width in Query for iSeries reportsRecord on one page in Query for iSeries reports Decimal Numeric Defining output to the printer in Query for iSeries reportsInteger Form size in Query for iSeries reports Printer device in Query for iSeries reportsForm length Form widthEnd line in Query for iSeries reports Start line in Query for iSeries reportsLine spacing in Query for iSeries reports Print definition in Query for iSeries reportsDefine Spooled Output Specify Cover Heading Footing F3=Exit F5=Report =Yes Libcrtaut LIBCRTAUT, *CHANGE, *ALL EXCLUDE, *USE QqryoutFile Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Page =Replace file =New file=New member =Replace memberExclude Authorization list nameLos Angeles Arcadia Using an output database file created by Query for iSeries Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Purpose of Query for iSeries processing options Specifying Query for iSeries processing optionsQuery for iSeries Use V5R2 Specifying Query for iSeries processing options Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Ending a Query for iSeries query definition Exiting and running a Query for iSeries querySaving a Query for iSeries query definition Storing the Query for iSeries query definitionGiving authority to others to your Query for iSeries query Describing the Query for iSeries query definitionLibcrtaut Running a Query for iSeries queryQuery for iSeries Use V5R2 Running a Query for iSeries query using the Runqry command Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Changes you can make to a Query for iSeries query Working with Query for iSeries query definitionsChanging a Query for iSeries query definition Define the Query Prompt Changed Effect Considerations for changing Query for iSeries queries Acctrecfeb Inventfeb Mailaddr Copying a Query for iSeries query definitionDeleting a Query for iSeries query definition Renaming a Query for iSeries query definitionDisplaying a Query for iSeries query definition Printing a Query for iSeries query definition Information printed for a Query for iSeries query definition Breaklvl Working with Query for iSeries query definitions Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Part 3. Advanced information about Query for iSeries Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Overriding database files in Query for iSeries Files with different record formats in Query for iSeriesFile sharing considerations in Query for iSeries Joining files in Query for iSeries Using *ALL in Query for iSeriesDivision in Query for iSeries Addition and subtraction in Query for iSeriesMultiplication in Query for iSeries PRN299B PRN299AChanging Decimal Precision Selecting records ignoring field case in Query for iSeriesQuery for iSeries Use V5R2 Part 4. Appendixes Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Operational Differences Conceptual DifferencesCharacter fields Library defaultSort sequence Result fields Calculation resultsSystem/36 OS/400 System Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Iddu Appendix B. Practice exercise for Query for iSeries queryNameaddr SysdicADDRESS2 ADDRESS1ZIP AmountADDRESS1 ADDRESS2 City State ZIP Amount Query for iSeries query exercise Entering data Query for iSeries query exercise Creating a database fileLIBCRTAUT, *ALL, *CHANGE USE, *EXCLUDELastname Firstname ADDRESS1 ADDRESS2 City State ZIP Amount Work with Data in a FileEntry Lastname Firstname ADDRESS1 ADDRESS2 City State ZIP Amount =Yes, N=No Yourlib Query for iSeries query exercise Creating a queryKjoqry Nameaddrr BottomYourlib Ccsid CreateSimpson Frank Change LIBCRTAUT, *ALL, *CHANGE EXCLUDE, *USEDaye BEN APT CQuery for iSeries query exercise Changing a query Change Press the Enter key. The Select Records display is shownPress F20 to display the right portion of the report Change LIBCRTAUT, *CHANGE, *ALL EXCLUDE, *USE ADDRESS2 CityAPT Cebqry Query for iSeries query exercise Creating an advanced query=== Wrkqry MainQname Qlidobjd QryfileOdddat Odcdat Oddcen OdccenOddtim Odctim Odlbnm OdobowOddtim Display Time Odobnm Object Odobfr Library Object Odobtp ListAttribute Size CLPOdobsz Object Size Odobtx Odlbnm Library Odobtp Object Type OdobatOdlbnm Library Odobtp Object Type Odobat Attribute Odobsz Object Size Odobtx Text Description Odlbnm Name Library Odobtp Object Type Odobat Attribute3 4 Break text Qname Qgpl File Tapf Name ObjectQgpl File Dspf Qgpl Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Introduction to Query for iSeries query processing Keyed sequence access paths in Query for iSeriesAccess plans in Query for iSeries Select/omit access paths in Query for iSeriesFile definitions in Query for iSeries Updating access plans in Query for iSeriesFile definitions and data in Query for iSeries Defining queries for Query for iSeries File data considerations for Query for iSeriesSelect records in Query for iSeries Define result fields in Query for iSeriesSelect and sequence fields in Query for iSeries Select sort fields in Query for iSeries Select output type and output form in Query for iSeries Select collating sequence in Query for iSeriesSpecify report summary functions in Query for iSeries Option 1-Matched records Using join operations in Query for iSeriesSpecify processing options in Query for iSeries Option 3-Unmatched records with primary file Performance tips for join operations in Query for iSeriesOption 2-Matched records with primary file Batch processing for Query for iSeries Miscellaneous tips and techniques for Query for iSeriesQuery running. Building access path for file X in Y Query for iSeries performance tuningQuery for iSeries migration considerations N to N-1 Query for iSeries status messagesQuery running. Building access path from file X in Y Query for iSeries debug mode messagesQuery running. Creating copy of file X in Y Query running. Sorting copy of file *N in *N243 Query for iSeries Use V5R2 245 Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Ccsid marking in Query for iSeries CCSIDs and collating sequences in Query for iSeries Displaying a Query for iSeries query Query for iSeries language sequencesGetting a list of objects with text in Query for iSeries Changing a Query for iSeries queryDefining a Query for iSeries query Defining a collating sequence in Query for iSeriesSelecting records at run time in Query for iSeries Running a default query in Query for iSeriesCcsid and file selections in Query for iSeries CCSIDs and Query for iSeries query definition itemsCcsid and join tests in Query for iSeries Ccsid and result field expressions in Query for iSeriesCcsid and sort fields in Query for iSeries Ccsid and result field column headings in Query for iSeriesCcsid and record selection tests in Query for iSeries Ccsid and summary functions in Query for iSeriesConsequence Ccsid compatibility considerations in Query for iSeriesCCSIDs Conversion Problems-Run-Time Consequences For displayed output, the run request continues, but all How CCSIDs Affect Query Use Query for iSeries Use V5R2 259 BibliographyQuery for iSeries Use V5R2 261 DB2 TrademarksDate Index Special CharactersCharacter substitution warning Command Currentdate ISO JIS Local Dec column data type Definition Display Example Field Function 189 List Heading Ccsid coded character set identifier 253 Defining Dbcs Like Report Sort Field Currenttime Currenttimezone ISO JIS Local Work with File Definitions display Iddu 202 Query for iSeries Use V5R2 Page SC41-5210-04