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Mapping Tables to TPFDF Files

This chapter describes how to map the logical tables developed in the previous chapter to physical TPFDF files.

Before working through this chapter, make sure you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of TPFDF files. For more information about concepts and terminology of TPFDF files, see TPFDF General Information.

In the transfer from logical to physical data, some of the terms used will change. Table 19 shows the changes to be aware of.

Table 19. Comparative Terms for Tables and Files

Logical term (tables) Physical term (files)
attribute data field
attribute value data field value
row LREC
table file