Adding application field definitions to DBDs

Many fields in an IMS™ database are not defined to IMS, but rather defined in application source code. To be able to query the application defined fields, you must import them into the DBD in the IMS catalog in an IMS catalog-enabled system.

Procedure

To add application-defined fields to a DBD in IMS catalog enabled systems:

  1. Import DBDs and PSBs from the IMS catalog.
  2. Optional: Define alternative field maps for a segment.
  3. Import COBOL copybooks or PL/I includes.
  4. Review and edit fields in the DBD.
  5. Submit field changes:




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