Net.Data uses its initialization file to establish the settings of various configuration variables and to configure language environments and search paths. The settings of configuration variables control various aspects of Net.Data operation, such as the following:
The language environment statements define the Net.Data language environments that are available and identify special input and output parameter values that flow to and from the language environments. The language environments enable Net.Data to access different data sources, such as DB2 databases and system services. The path statements specify the directory paths to HFS files that Net.Data uses, such as macros, REXX programs, and Perl scripts.
To document the Net.Data initialiation file entries, you can use Net.Data comments. See the comment block section in the language element chapter of Net.Data Reference.