VIEW PARAMETERS USAGE#
The View Parameters Usage (VMPM) is used to compare parameter setup from one function to another.
The definition data for the View Parameters Usage screen is stored in the P2K_AM_PARAMETERS table.
- Parameter Name
- This field identifies the parameter.
- Function Name
- This field identifies the function the parameter is attached to.
- Prompt
- This field displays how the parameter will be identified in the columns on forms in the system.
- Prompt (FRE)
- If the form is to be displayed in a second language, this field allows you to provide an alternate language name for the parameter. (On the example screen, the second language is identified as French, ‘Prompt (FRE)’.)
- Seq
- This field defines the sequential order of the parameters.
- Mandatory
- If this toggle is checked, the parameter is mandatory and must be completed.
- Data Type
- This field defines the data type of parameter, for example, numeric, alphanumeric, etc.
- Parameter Length
- The length of the parameter value is defined in this field.
- Default Value
- This field defines the data type of parameter, for example, numeric, alphanumeric, etc.
- Hint Text
- This field provides a hint as to the parameter's usage within the report.
- Validation Clause
- This field displays the clause that is added to the “Report List Query” in IMLQ to refine the report list.
- LOV Query
- This field displays the query used to build the list of values.
