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
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Database
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Manages database creation, connection, and disconnection, and generates schema reports. Also exits the Data Dictionary.
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Schema
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Modifies database structure, including defining tables, fields, indexes, sequences, and triggers.
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Admin
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Dumps and loads data and definitions and defines security for database access.
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DataServer
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Accesses utilities to view and maintain the schema images for non-Progress databases.
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Utilities
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Creates parameter files, freezes/unfreezes tables, prepares data for dumping and loading, and generates include files.
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PRO/SQL
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Performs SQL-related tasks.
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Tools
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Accesses other Progress tools.
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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
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Database
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Create...
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Creates a new database.
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Connect...
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Connects to an existing database.
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Exit
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Exits the Data Dictionary.
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Utilities
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Editor for Parameter Files...
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Creates or edits a parameter file.
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Quoter Functions
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Formats data files so that Progress can read the data into a Progress database.
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Information ...
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Displays session information.
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Tools
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All options
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Accesses other Progress tools.
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You must connect to a database to access the other menu options.