The Layout section contains selections for the Segment and
Period information pertinent to executing the input definition. These property
segment fields can be noted as “Defined in Lines” or “Defined in Columns” and
will be read-only, informational values. This indicates that the parameter for
executing the input definition has been defined in the associated Line or Column
Definition.
In addition, Segment parameter options can be associated in
the Input Definition Properties Pane and can be set to a specific value – using
the ellipsis button to select a value from the. These will act as a “default”
hard-coded Prompt when the user executes the input definition.
However, unlike Report Definitions, you cannot define summary codes as a Segment parameter, and while these items will appear, they cannot be selected. Only posting-level items can be selected:
If the value is left <Blank>, it indicates that
the user can choose the parameters for the input definition based on their
current Assignments.