OVRDTA (Override Data) keyword for display files

Use this field- or record-level keyword with the PUTOVR keyword to override the existing data contents of a field or record already on the display.

The OVRDTA keyword can be used with the OVRATR keyword on the same field or record.

When OVRDTA is specified at both the record and field level, the field-level specification will be used for that field.

This keyword has no parameters.

OVRDTA is required if the DFT keyword is specified for output-only or input/output fields.

When OVRDTA is specified at the field level, it is valid only with the following types of fields:
  • Output-only
  • Input/output
  • Message
When the OVRDTA keyword is specified at the record level, it applies to each of the following types of fields:
  • Output-only
  • Input/output
  • Message

Option indicators are valid for this keyword.

For a discussion and example of how to use the OVRDTA keyword, see PUTOVR (Put with Explicit Override) keyword for display files.

Parent topic: DDS keyword entries for display files (positions 45 through 80)
Related reference
PUTOVR (Put with Explicit Override) keyword for display files