I have a display file with mandatory fields. Is there anyway
that i can highlight those fields to bring attention to the
user? The same behavior that AS400 makes when we attempt to
execute a command without completing all the required
parameters.

Note: I have used DSPATR(HI) or DPSATR(RI) and they have
different behaviors.
Thanks.

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I have a display file with mandatory fields. Is there anyway that i can highlight those fields to b..

Answer / amit

Reverse image works fine. Why do u need any other way?
You can also use position cursor so that the cursor will be
placed at that location automatically.

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I have a display file with mandatory fields. Is there anyway that i can highlight those fields to b..

Answer / sandy

use COLOR keyword with indicator and turn on the indicator in program where ever its required. please correct me if i am wrong.

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