If you want to create an InfoSet, you should first discuss the requirements for the InfoSet with the appropriate application department.

You must clarify the following points:

• Which data source corresponds to the requirements?

• Which fields do you need to include in the InfoSet?

• Do you need additional information which is not available in the data source? (This calls for the linking of additional tables and the definition of additional fields).

• Do you need parameters and selection criteria? (parameters and selection criteria appear appear on the selection screen of queries which are created using the InfoSet).

• Do you have to take any special measures such as access protection?

• Do you have to change the long texts and headers of the selected fields?

The last two points are rather less important, since you can add these components to an existing InfoSet at any time. However, the choice of data source determines the reports you can produce with this InfoSet.

When you have resolved these questions, you can create the InfoSet. Proceed as follows:

1. Call the component Maintain InfoSets.

This takes you to the initial screen for editing InfoSets.

2. Enter a name in the InfoSet field.

InfoSet names can contain up to 24 characters. The lower half of the screen displays all of the InfoSets that already exist.

3. Choose Create.

You then go to the Title and Database screen. For further information, read the following sections.