eeApp (app)

In which input files is this field used?

In entries of DBI files

What should the field look like?

In the usual files (including w.dbi): [app:xx(aa),xx(bb;cc)] where aa and bb can be a number

What does the field contain?

An incomplete list of names (or abbreviations) of characters who appear in a story. Separated by commas.

If a character is a one-time character, its name starts with a *.

We also have the xapp field.

The app field was originally designed for the listing of unusual appearances.
When xapp is used, stricter rules apply: virtually all appearing characters should be listed.

We are aiming to replace all [app:] by [xapp:], eventually.

Which checks are done?

Every name or abbreviation should be mentioned in the characters legend.
Every name or abbreviation should occur only once.
If xapp is used, app should be empty and vice versa.

Which CSV field(s) use this field?

The field appearancecomment in table inducks_appearance
The field charactercode in table inducks_appearance
The field number in table inducks_appearance

How is the data used in the rest of INDUCKS?

In the character is a one-time character (marked with '*'), the onlystory field is set in the legend.
If a character was not in the legend, it is added with status = "unknown".

This page was generated on 2008-04-18 by DVEGEN 4.8d © Harry Fluks 2003.
For more information contact Harry Fluks (hfl at inducks.org - replace the at)