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<p>Because of the unique nature of Model 204 Records (see [[Record (File Architecture)|Record architecture]]), the translation of a logical design into Model 204 records often includes data


Because of the unique nature of Model 204 Records (see
<p>For example, if you consider a billing system, where you might consider having separate records for an invoice, and then additional records for each of the invoice lines, for a Model 204 perspective it is more likely that you would have a single record where the invoice lines simply repeat (either as a set of fields, or as a formal [[Repeating Field Group (File Architecture)|Repeating Field Group]] (RFG).</p>
 
<p>There are a number of reasons why this approach suits Model 204:</p>   
 
* Because a single read of the record makes all of the information available (think of the data as being pre-joined) performance should be better
* the factors usually causing the records to be defined piecemeal, notably having issues with variably occurring data, do not exist in Model 204.
 
<p>It is recommended that 





Revision as of 01:51, 22 April 2013

Because of the unique nature of Model 204 Records (see Record architecture), the translation of a logical design into Model 204 records often includes data

For example, if you consider a billing system, where you might consider having separate records for an invoice, and then additional records for each of the invoice lines, for a Model 204 perspective it is more likely that you would have a single record where the invoice lines simply repeat (either as a set of fields, or as a formal Repeating Field Group (RFG).

There are a number of reasons why this approach suits Model 204:

  • Because a single read of the record makes all of the information available (think of the data as being pre-joined) performance should be better
  • the factors usually causing the records to be defined piecemeal, notably having issues with variably occurring data, do not exist in Model 204.


It is recommended that