Importing from Adabas FDT (read field definitions)
To import Adabas files:
1. Start your Adabas database.
2. Click the Import button in the CONNX Data Dictionary Manager window.
3. Select Adabas FDT Import in the Import Type list box.
4. Enter a Database ID number.
5. Do one of the following:
If you will import multiple files, check the Enumerate all available Adabas files check box and enter a maximum Adabas file number in the MAX ADABAS File # text box.
If you will import a single file, make sure the Enumerate all available Adabas files check box is not checked and enter a file number in the Adabas File # text box.
6. Do the following depending Enter
7. Enter an ADASCR password, if you are using the ADASCR security method.
8. Depending on where the database you are importing from is located, enter the following in the Server text box:
Enter "localhost" if the database is on the same Windows machine.
Enter the TCP/IP address or server name for all other instances. The CONNX Listener Task attempts to access the given server. If the server is unavailable or cannot be located, the following message appears: "The CONNX Listener process (CNXRUN##_MAIN) is not running on the system."
9. Enter a CONNX user name and password.
10. Click the OK button.
11. The CONNX Import Table Selection dialog box appears. Select each file to import, and then click the Add or Add All button.
12. The Adabas Count Selection dialog box appears. Enter the number of maximum occurrences of each field under Max Repeat, and then click the OK button.
Note:
The maximum Max Repeat value is 191.
13. Save the CDD by selecting the File menu and then clicking Save.