A file name identifies the database file in the account. Here are a few rules to remember when assigning a file name:
A file name can be up to 47 characters long.
The following characters cannot be used in a file name:
A blank space.
A comma.
A single or a double quotation mark.
Closed parentheses.
Open parentheses and apostrophes, while legal, are not recommended.
The name of a file should indicate something about the contents of the database. It must be unique in the account. Q-pointers can also be used to create shorter synonyms for a file. For instance, a file named CUSTOMER.MASTER might have a synonym named CM.
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