mvBase is delivered with a default format for a File Statistics Report; however, the report can be customized to include a wide range of statistics by using the attribute definitions in the dictionary of the STAT-FILE (discussed later in this section). With the printer set to 132 columns, you can create a wider report to show more information than typically fits on a terminal display screen.
The File Statistics Report can be produced in a total of four forms by combining the method of production (sending to printer or to screen) with a choice of two levels of detail (suppressed or not suppressed).
When you type LIST-FILE-STATS, the system asks if you want the report sent to the printer. This message displays:
TO LINEPRINTER (Y/N) |
Type Y to send the report to the printer, type N to display it on your screen. The report displays on the screen in non-columnar format; the printer prints it in 132-character columnar format.
You are asked if you want to display only the statistical totals, suppressing the detailed breakdown of the report:
DETAIL SUPPRESS (Y/N) |
Type Y to suppress details, type N to display or print the full report.
See Also
Using LIST-FILE-STATS with Details Suppressed