Global definitions

Here the variables for this block can be defined

The global definitions can be edited as follows:

Select the "Global definitions" node in the left-hand pane as follows:

Ensure that the stored procedure is locked by selecting the lock button in the toolbar.
To insert a definition: right-click in the right-hand pane and select "Insert".
To delete a definition: right-click on the field name and choose "Delete".
Global definition properties are set via the object inspector. You can also set it via the bulk mode screen by right-clicking in the right-hand pane and choosing the option "Bulk Mode". The bulk mode screen lets you view and edit the fields in a free-format text window. See Bulk Mode for more information.

The following properties are set on the Global definitions screen:

Option:	Description:
Name	Name of the global definition.
Type	Global definition type. To insert fields inside a structure, create a Structure field and then select the END_STRUCTURE field. Inserting fields will then add the fields inside the structure. Alternatively the Bulk Mode option can be used to place fields inside the structure.
Length	Maximal number of characters for the global definition.
Decimals	Number of decimals that are stored in the global definition.
Value	Initial value for the global definition. For CursorQuery and TableQuery types, the table name for the query should be defined as value (Syntax: [<Application>.]<Table>). For StoredProc and View types, the object name should be defined as value.
Array	Array dimensions of the global definition. The dimensions in this specification are separated by commas (,).
Dictionary	Dictionary in which the type, length and decimals are defined for items that refer to this dictionary.
Format	Specification of how variables are to be translated to alpha fields. This option is equal to the format option for local definitions.
List	Boolean value which indicates if the global definition is a list.
Comments	Comments by the programmer, meant for own use.

Note: When a dictionary item is used, the type, length, decimals and comments will be copied from the dictionary item and need not to be filled in manually.