System and method for computer file tailoring
First Claim
1. A method for preparing data for file tailoring in a computing system having native file tailoring functions, said method comprising the steps of:
- receiving a set of data preparation control parameters;
building a set of empty tables based upon said control parameters;
processing a set of source data to load said empty tables according to said control parameters; and
invoking said native file tailoring functions on said loaded tables to obtain a desired set of tailored files.
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Abstract
An enhancement and preprocessor to native file tailoring functions such as ISPF'"'"'s File Tailor utilities. A set of control parameters and input data is processed according to specified options to prepare one or more tables of data compatible with the native file tailoring functions, and the native file tailoring functions are called one or more times to achieve the desired tailored files. Use of the invention obviates the need for custom programming or manual file editing to format source data into one or more tables which are compatible with the input requirements of the native file tailoring functions.
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14 Claims
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1. A method for preparing data for file tailoring in a computing system having native file tailoring functions, said method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a set of data preparation control parameters;
building a set of empty tables based upon said control parameters;
processing a set of source data to load said empty tables according to said control parameters; and
invoking said native file tailoring functions on said loaded tables to obtain a desired set of tailored files. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A computer readable medium encoded with software for preparing data for file tailoring in a computing system, said computer system having native file tailoring functions, said software causing said computer to perform the steps of:
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receiving a set of data preparation control parameters;
building a set of empty tables based upon said control parameters;
processing a set of source data to load said empty tables according to said control parameters; and
invoking said native file tailoring functions on said loaded tables to obtain a desired set of tailored files. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for preparing data for file tailoring by a computer system having a native file tailoring service, said system comprising:
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a control script for invoking a preparing function, said control script providing a set of data preparation control parameters so said preparing function;
a preparing function adapted to receive said control parameters, to build a set of empty tables based upon said control parameters, to process a set of source data to load said empty tables according to said control parameters, and to invoke said native file tailoring functions on said loaded tables to obtain a desired set of tailored files. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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