GFID - Global Format IDs

This Natural profile and session parameter is used to control Natural's internal generation of global format IDs so as to influence Adabas's performance concerning the re-usability of format buffer translations.

Possible settings ON Global format IDs are generated for all views.
OFF Global format IDs are not generated.
VID Global format IDs are generated only for views in local/global data areas, but not for views defined within programs.
Default setting ON  
Dynamic specification yes  
Specification within session yes  
Applicable statements OPTIONS  
Applicable Commands: GFID option of COMPOPT.  

Note:
For details on global format IDs, see the Adabas documentation.