IBM 5280 Programmer's Manual page 29

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• Data must be entered in all fields
• Certain fields (zip code, beginning date, and social security number)
must be completely filled before the operator can move the cursor to the
next field or enter the record.
• The beginning date in the previous record can be automatically entered
in the beginning date field of the current record at the option of the
operator.
Using the above information, the layout of the screen is planned on an IBM
Printer/Display Layout form (order number GX21-9174) as shown below:
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Printer IDisplay Layout
POSITION
Figure 2.2. Printer jDisplay Layout form
Using the layout form makes it easier to see how the data will appear on the
screen and to code the field description statements, in which you usually write
the position on the screen where each field is to appear.
Keep in mind the size or sizes of the work station screens available at your
location when designing the screens. They come in three sizes: 1920, 960, and
480. The dimensions for each size are as follows:
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