|
|
The field attribute AD=N can be used to define a field in a map, an INPUT statement or other output statements as non-display. Any value entered in the field will not be displayed. Instead, blanks will be displayed.
However, asterisks should be displayed to show where a value has been entered. The entire field can be filled with asterisks, or a random number of them, to conceal the length of the input.
Alternatively, the number of characters entered can be indicated by the same number of asterisks.
Examples of use cases include passwords (such as the Adabas File password), salary, and social security numbers (in the US).
This applies also for ONE / NLC / NWO client.
