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DataDictionaries are about the most important thing in the DataFlex world. They provide a class layer between your application and the database tables.
Plural for [[DataDictionary]]
 
The DBBuilder helps you defining the class with visual aid for:
*Field settings like Capslock
*Table settings like calculations on save or save/delete validations
*Relationship settings like Cascade delete
 
== how to create a new data dictionary from scratch==
 
*open [[Database Builder]].
*create a new table
*enter some columns (input name, type and width)
*choose "Maintenance" and "create empty datadictionary"
 
NOTE: remember to enter a width for your column.
 
== How to create relationships ==
 
*both tables should have an index.
*use 'the relationship wizard' in the database builder.
 


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Latest revision as of 13:11, 4 March 2020

Plural for DataDictionary

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