Display Export Files Using Operator Blocks

Definition

Each export file can be displayed as a sequence of operator blocks .

Structure

Each block is introduced by a begin operator and closed by the accompanying end operator . Between the begin and end operators there is a data section . This data section can also consist of a sequence of operator blocks.

The following graphic shows how the export file is represented with operator blocks:

The type of operator gives the operator block the following information:

  • Number of operands

  • Meaning of the operands

  • Structure of the data section

  • The structure of the data section is determined by the secondary file.

An export file can consist of the following operator blocks :

  • Preamble block

  • Personnel number block

  • Payroll period block

  • Postamble block

See also:

Creating the Export File