Minimum Field Length

Minimum number of characters allowed for data in this field.

Value

Description

True

Sets the Min value of the LEN(Min-Max) field syntax code.

False

The fixed length of the field as defined in Database Interface is used.

If the Mandatory check box is selected, the Minimum Field Length definition is initialized to one.

If the field supports subfields, Minimum Field Length specifies the minimum number of bytes allowed for each subfield, excluding separators.