Business Function Specification
Source NameB7900042DesignerKevin Clearwater
Data Structure D7900042AProgrammerKevin Clearwater
Function NameConvertVariableLengthStringTo40System CodeH79
Function Category
Function Use
Revisions Log
DateModifications bySAR NumberDescription
10/1700Kevin Clearwater4458107CM Token OneWorld Application
1.Functional Description
1.1Purpose
The purpose of this function is to convert a VARCHAR to a fixed string for display in a grid.
1.2Setup Notes and Prerequisites
This function is intended for use only with Content Manager.
1.3Special Logic
2.Technical Specifications
2.1Parameters:
Data Item Data Structure DescriptionI/ORequiredNotes
VTEXTVariableLengthTextIYVariable Length Field from FDA spec
DSCAszDescriptionAlphaOYSmaller fixed field for token and display in grid.
2.2Related Tables
Table Table Description
2.3Related Business Functions
Source NameFunction Name
2.4Processing
Pass in VARCHAR copy into smaller static string variable. Chopped off part doesn't matter.
D7900042A - ConvertVariableLengthTextToStringof40
Parameter Name | Data Item | Data Type | Req/Opt | I/O/Both |
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VariableLengthText | VTEXT | char | OPT | NONE |
Variable length text, normally from FDA or RDA, that the Translation Tool set uses. | ||||
szDescriptionAlpha | DSCA | char | OPT | NONE |
A description for the data items. Enter text in upper and lower case. The system uses this name to search for similar data items. To enter an
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