interface field read

Allows you to read/ execute the contents of a file to a field. A field is a space on a dialog box where a data elements can be entered and displayed.

Format:

 
interface field read
field_name =
an exisitng GI_field
file_name =
string

Example:

 
interface field read &
field_name =
.gui.ATC.flde &
file_name =
“c:/spring_data.txt”

Description:

 
Parameter
Value Type
Description
field _name
An Existing GI_field
Specifies the name of an existing field
file_name
String
Specifies the file name to be read

Extended Definition:

1. Specifies the name of the file that is to be read, written, or executed. The proper extension is the default but can be overridden by simply supplying a different extension. You do not need to enclose the file name in quotes if it only contains alpha-numeric characters and starts with a letter. If you want to include other characters, such as a '.' for an extension or '/' or '[]' for directory paths, you must enclose the name in quotes.