- Create a debug information file for the program containing the data division you want to use for the new record layout file.
See
To create a debug information (.idy) file for layout file input for instructions.
- If you haven't compiled your DBD file since last making changes to it, compile it now.
- Start the Segment Layout Editor. See
To start the Segment Layout Editor for instructions.
- To find out how to add segment layouts to the segment layout file, see the
To define segment layouts.
- When you have finished, click
File > Save to save the segment layout file.
The folder defaults to the folder containing the IMS database. The filename defaults to the same name as the IMS database
name with a
.slf
extension.
- Click
Save.
- To close the Segment Layout Editor, click
File > Close.
Note: As long as you retain the default settings when you save the segment layout file, the IMS Database Editor loads the file
automatically with the database.