Keywords

The operation of Facform is directed by a file of keywords and values. These comprise a simple data manipulation language that can convert flat files into Facets files.

You specify a list of keywords. The list of keywords is processed once for each line, or group of lines, in the input file of raw data.

Keywords are entered in a keyword file. They can also be entered on the DOS command line.

Only as many letters need to be typed as to make the keyword unique. Never more than 4 letters are need, e.g. $IN is the same as $INPUT.

Keywords can be in upper or lower case. $Input is the same as $INPUT.