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Auto_Shadow_State - dbList

Determines if columns whose data file and field are not part of an index will be set to display-only or if they will be shadowed explicitly

Type: Property
Access: Read/Write
Data Type: Integer
Parameters: None

Syntax

Property Integer Auto_Shadow_State
Access Type Syntax
Read Access: Get Auto_Shadow_State to IntegerVariable
Write Access: Set Auto_Shadow_State to IntegerVariable/Value

Description

If the value of the Auto_shadow_state property is true, all columns whose data file and field are not part of an index will be set to display-only. There is no point in attempting to search on a field that is not indexed. If it is false, columns must be shadowed explicitly. Note that data dictionaries, if used, will also determine if a column should be shadowed. The effects of shadowing with auto_shadow_state and through a DD are additive.

Default is true.