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ABL Essentials
Using Basic ABL Constructs
 

Using Basic ABL Constructs

In Introducing ABL, you learned some of the basic characteristics of ABL and you created a small test procedure. In this chapter you will extend your test procedure.
* Refining the data selection with a WHERE clause
* Creating nested blocks to display related data
* Changing labels and formats
* Using program variables and data types
* Defining an IF-THEN-ELSE decision point
* Putting a calculation into your procedure
* Getting to online help
* Saving and compiling your test procedure