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Data Dictionary Menu Bar

The following sections describe the pull-down menus and options available from the menu bar in the Data Dictionary. Figure 8–1 shows the Data Dictionary menu bar.

Figure 8–1: Data Dictionary Menu Bar

Table 8–1 briefly describes the Data Dictionary menu bar options.

Table 8–1: Data Dictionary Menu 
Database
 
Database
Manages database creation, connection, and disconnection, and generates schema reports. Also exits the Data Dictionary.
Schema
Modifies database structure, including defining tables, fields, indexes, sequences, and triggers.
Admin
Dumps and loads data and definitions and defines security for database access.
DataServer
Accesses utilities to view and maintain the schema images for non-Progress databases.
Utilities
Creates parameter files, freezes/unfreezes tables, prepares data for dumping and loading, and generates include files.
PRO/SQL
Performs SQL-related tasks.
Tools
Accesses other Progress tools.

The menu bar provides access to all the available options. However, if you do not have a database connected, you can only access the options listed in Table 8–2.

Table 8–2: Options Available Without a Connected Database 
Menu Option
Pull-Down Menu Option
Task
Database
Create...
Creates a new database.
Connect...
Connects to an existing database.
Exit
Exits the Data Dictionary.
Utilities
Editor for Parameter Files...
Creates or edits a parameter file.
Quoter Functions
Formats data files so that Progress can read the data into a Progress database.
Information ...
Displays session information.
Tools
All options
Accesses other Progress tools.

You must connect to a database to access the other menu options.


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