A Net.Data macro is a text file consisting of a series of Net.Data macro language constructs that:
The Net.Data macro contains two organizational parts: the declaration part and the presentation part, as shown in Figure 19.
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You can use these parts multiple times and in any order. See Net.Data Reference for syntax of the macro parts and constructs.
Authorization Tip: Ensure that the user ID under which Net.Data executes has the authorization to read this file. See Granting Access Rights to Files Accessed by Net.Data for more information.
This chapter examines the different blocks that make up a Net.Data macro and methods you can use for writing the macro.