Selecting fields from Input Message Format panel

The Input Message Format panel lists all fields and subfields for the chosen input record format. To make a selection from this list box:

  1. Click Toggle Input Format on the Action Properties toolbar. This opens the Input Message Format panel. The fields and subfields for the chosen format display in the list box.
  2. Click the plus sign (+) next to the field name to view its subfields.
  3. Select a single subfield or shift-click to select a group of subfields. The subfield or range of subfields in the path is shown at the bottom of the Input Message Format panel.
  4. Double-click the selected field/subfield to add it to the source list or right-click in a blank area of the list to open a menu.
    Click the appropriate button at the bottom of the dialog box to select where to place the selected field or subfield:
    • Add to Source. This places the value in the Source list box of the Action Properties pane.
    • Copy to Basis. This is used for ITERATE or IF/THEN/ELSE.
  5. Close the Input Message Format panel. If the Input Message Format panel is closed, then the next time it is opened, it is restored to its last location.
  6. If there are no other input or output values to add, then click OK. Otherwise, specify output values.