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Database Administration
Guide and Reference


Definition File Format

When you dump definitions, the Data Dictionary or the Data Administration tool creates a data definitions file. The Data tool then uses the data definitions file to load table definitions into the database. Figure 13–1 shows a sample data definitions file for a single table.

Figure 13–1: Sample Data Definitions File

If you modify a data definitions file, tables, fields, and indexes can be intermixed within one CREATE DATABASE section. However, be sure of the following:

The trailer information contains the values used by the database definitions. If you edit the definitions file or create one manually, be sure to specify these values correctly. Table 13–2 explains these values.

Table 13–2: Data Definitions File Trailer Values 
Field
Description
codepage=codepage
The code page used by the database. For more information, see the Progress Internationalization Guide .
Character count
The number of characters contained in the contents file, up to and including the period that indicates the end of the contents. This number is always a 10-digit number with leading zeros, if necessary.


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