When alfred is started, it needs the following specific information about the file to be edited before it can display file records or support record editing:
1. The name of the data file to be edited
2. The data file's companion XFD file to identify the fields in each record (alfred automatically looks for an XFD file when the data file is specified, but you can also specify the XFD file explicitly at startup.)
3. Keymap information if an XFD does not exist
4. The key to use to sort the records
To start alfred under UNIX, enter the following:
runcbl alfred [datafile [XFDfile]]
To start alfred in a graphical environment, double click on the alfred icon, or use the command line option, such as "Run" in the Program Manager File menu or the Start menu under Microsoft Windows, and enter the following:
wruncbl alfred [datafile [XFDfile]]