The free references

A free reference is set when the name of a target instance is entered in some text fields of a source instance. A subreference link is created, even if the target instance is not defined. In this case, the link is not resolved.

The target instance is displayed in the subreference results of the source instance. If it is not defined, it is displayed with the icon of the entity it represents but this icon is grayed. From the target instance in the subreference results, you can start a super reference search.

Free references are created when you enter the following instances:
  • A Data Element in the Action code value field of a Segment Definition tab.
  • A Data Element in the Structure code and Action code fields of a Segment 00 Definition tab.
  • A Data Element in the Updt/Target field of a Segment -CE Lines tab.
  • A group Data Element in the -CE Lines tab of a Segment.
  • A Data Element in the Transfer area field of a Logical View -CE Lines tab.
  • A Data Element in the Access field of a Program -CD Lines tab.
  • A Data Element in the Description field of the -GG Lines subtab of a Segment or Database Block or of their description lines. Free references are also created when Data Elements are called by Input Aids.
  • A PSB-type Database Block in the -GG Lines subtab of a Dialog or a Screen. It must be entered as PSB=BLOCK (where BLOCK is the Database Block).
  • A Data Element in the Source and Condition fields of a Report -CE Lines tab.
  • A Data Element in the Condition field of a Report -D Lines tab.
  • A Data Element in the Source Segment and Target Segment field of a Screen -CE Lines tab.
  • A Data Element in the Access key source field of a Screen -CS Lines tab.
  • A Communication Monitor in the -GO Lines subtab of a Business Component or a Folder. It must be formatted as LOCATION=FMCODE-ENVRNAME. The Communication name (on 6 characters) must be followed by the environment name (on 20 characters maximum).
  • An Initialization Business Component in the -GO Lines subtab of a Business Component or a Folder. It must be formatted as INITSERV=ISGVIT (where ISGVIT is the Initialization Business Component).

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