Creating tables

Use the Create utility to create objects based on definitions in a source data file.

Use the help facility in the Create utility to obtain more information about a specific topic or function. You can open a help window by selecting Help > Contents, right-clicking an item and selecting What's This, or pressing F1.

To create tables:

  1. From Optim™ Designer, click Tools > Create The Create Options windows opens.
  2. Select a source data file created by a service. The files are stored in the data directory specified in the Configuration utility.
  3. Select one of the Table Map Options.

    If you choose a Local table map, the Local - Table Map Editor opens. Complete the following steps:

    1. In the Qualifier field, you must enter a target data store alias and creator ID in the format data_store_alias.creator_id.
    2. Modify the destination table names.
    3. Click File > Update and Return.
    If you select a named table map, complete the following step:
    1. In the Table Map Name field, enter or select a table map name.
  4. Click OK. The Create window opens.
  5. Edit and select the objects to create.
  6. Click Tools > Create All Selected Objects to begin the create process.


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