combineFmtLibs - WeAreCAS

Description

Combines a list of format libraries into a single format library.

sessionProp.combineFmtLibs <result=results> <status=rc> / fmtLibOut="string", fmtLibsIn={"string-1" <, "string-2", ...>}, formatNames={"string-1" <, "string-2", ...>}, ignoreNameNotFound=TRUE | FALSE ;

Settings

Parameter	Description
fmtLibOut	Specifies the name for the combined format library. The format library name cannot exceed 63 characters in length. If a format library of the specified name already exists, it is overwritten.
fmtLibsIn	Specifies the format libraries to combine.
formatNames	Specifies the names of the formats that are to be placed in the combined format library. The names of intrinsic formats are ignored.
ignoreNameNotFound	When set to TRUE, it ignores formats not found in the select list. Default is FALSE.

Examples

FAQ

What is the purpose of the combineFmtLibs action?

What is the 'fmtLibOut' parameter used for?

How do you specify the input format libraries to be combined?

Is it possible to combine only specific formats from the source libraries?

What does the 'ignoreNameNotFound' parameter control?

Associated Scenarios

Use Case

Standard Consolidation of Regional Format Libraries

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Use Case

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Use Case

Automated Migration with Missing Formats

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