Understanding the Report Output Table
The report output tables may include some or all of the following elements:
- Item # or Position – Either the numerical order of the data element (first element is 1, second element is 2), or the position in the report. For example, if there is a string of data elements, such as 2009YNYN08091989, the particular element may start at position 5. In this example, position 5 is Y.
- Data Element – The name of the data element.
- Description – Additional information about the data element, including state reporting rules.
- [Table] – The name of the table where the data is stored.
- Table.Field Name – The name of the field where the data is stored.
Note: The Table name appears in brackets with the Field Name directly following. Example: [Table]FieldName.
- Data Type – The field type used for the data element, such as character string, numeric, etc.
- Field Length – The length of the data element when extracted.
- Begin/End Position – The position of the data element in the report. For example, if there is a string of data elements, such as 2009YNYN08091989, the particular element may start at position 5. In this example, position 5 is Y.