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This function is used to search, within all the dictionary elements, those which are called by a given action. All the dictionary elements likely to be called by an action are tested :

* Screens

* Windows

* Functions

* Data types

* the actions themselves (as a following action)

Screen management

Entry into this function causes the display of a window in which the search parameters are entered.

Entry screen

Presentation

It is necessary to enter the access code required or a template activity code (for example X*, if the search is for all the elements called by an access code starting with X), and tick the elements in which the search should be carried out (the screens, windows, data types). The function covers the corresponding elements of the dictionary (progression bars display for each type of element), then a log file giving the different elements found is displayed.

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Fields

The following fields are present on this tab :

Block number 1

  • Action (field ACT)

The action code being searched for or atemplate for the action code is entered here (for example X*, in order to fins all the elements calling an action starting with X).

Block number 2

  • Screens (field AMK)

If the box is checked, the search is carried out in the corresponding element type.

  • Windows (field AWI)

 

  • Functions (field AFC)

 

  • Data types (field ATY)

 

  • Following actions (field SUI)

 

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Tables used

According to the parameters given, the majority of the dictionary tables can be analysed.

Batch task

This function can be executed in batch mode, but no dedicated standard task is delivered to execute it.

Error messages

The only error messages are the generic ones.

Tables used

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