1. RPG/400 Tables

2. Tables Contains related or similar data –Same data format Organized in columns and rows Uses: –Validation –Decoding

3. Tables for Validation Verify that code or value exists or is acceptable State Abbreviation AK AL AR AZ CA

4. Tables for Decoding Find a related or corresponding value State AbbreviationState NameTax Rate AKAlaska.0000 ALAlabama.0400 ARArkansas.0000 AZArizona.0500

5. Loading Tables Compile time Pre-runtime (runtime or execution time)

6. An RPG/400 Table Table names begin TAB___ Extension specifications E tabcod 50 2 A Table look-up C code lokup tabcod 50

7. RPG/400 Related Tables Extension specifications E tabcod 50 2 A tabnam 14 Table look-up C code lokup tabcod tabnam 50

8. Questions?