This chapter contains these topics:
To understand how the Data Dictionary works
To understand the Glossary
To understand the Next Numbers facility
To understand the field reference file rebuild
The Data Dictionary is the most powerful element in all of JD Edwards World software offerings. We define all data items used by JD Edwards World programs in the Data Dictionary. By requiring this up-front definition, the Data Dictionary enforces uniformity, consistency, and accuracy across all JD Edwards World applications.
The Data Dictionary represents a centralized glossary of:
Field definitions
Program error messages, both interactive and batch
Menu messages
Work fields
User Defined Help instructions
Program and field descriptions accessed by the Help facility
This section describes the following:
Understand the Data Dictionary structure
Locate a data item name
Work with the data dictionary
Work with the Next Numbers facility
Review the field reference file rebuild