An object is a self-contained software entity that consists
of both data and functions to manipulate data. You can use an abbreviation
of your organization as a prefix to any new or modified object or
attribute name.
Procedure
- In the Database Configuration application, click New
Object.
- Type a name in the Object field.
The Entity field shows the value
that you typed in the Object field and becomes
the name of the view on the database.
- Specify a description for the object.
- Optional: Specify object properties:
Option |
Description |
Main Object |
To make the object a main object for Workflow, select this
check box. |
Persistent |
If the object is persistent, three attributes are created:
ID, description, and rowstamp (if selected). If the object is nonpersistent,
nothing is added for attributes. You cannot configure the database
without creating at least one attribute for the object.
|
Storage Partition |
If applicable to your database, click Detail and
select a storage partition for the object. The values are stored in
the DBSTORAGEPARTITION domain. |
User Defined |
If an administrator created the object, the User
Defined check box is selected. If the object is a regular
product object, the User Defined check box
is cleared. |
Unique Column |
The name of the attribute that is created as a unique identifier
on a persistent object. This value is used in indexing.
- If the object is flagged as imported, then a unique column is
not required.
- If you add a unique column, it must have a new column name and
cannot exist in the native database.
|
Language Table |
To enable this object for multiple languages, specify a value.
The convention is L_tablename. |
Text Search Enabled |
Select to enable text search on the object. You can use this
function with text search on attributes. |
- Click Save Object.
What to do next
After you create an object, you must add attributes before
you configure the database for your changes to take effect.