How to Create Flat Files

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Conceptual files (.CON), batch job definition files (.JOB), system messages files (.SMG) and application string files (.UMG) can all be generated from a single Create Flat Files Dialog.

To create flat files:

1. From the menu bar, choose Tools, Create Flat Files.

The Create Flat Files dialog appears.

2. Specify a name for file for the conceptual schema (CON file)
3. If you wish to create a job definition file for batch jobs (JOB file , check the Create batch file checkbox and specify the name of the file to be created.
4. If you wish to create language files, that is: system messages files (.SMG) and application string files (.UMG), check the Create language files checkbox and specify names for the files to be created.
5. Click OK.

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