Q-pointers are used in account master dictionaries to point to other files.
| # | Attribute | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | item-ID | Name to be used as the synonym. |
| 1 | dictionary-code | Defines the type of this dictionary item. For a file dictionary file-defining item, this must be q. See the set-file command topic in the D3 Reference Manual for information on creating Q-pointer items automatically. |
| 2 | master dictionary | Contains the name of the master dictionary (account) where the destination file resides. If the account name is not specified, the current account name is assumed. |
| 3 | filename | Contains the name of the destination file to which this item points. If the filename is not specified, assume it has the same name as the account name (specified in master dictionary attribute). |