Starting the Database Interface Designer

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During installation, an entry for the Database Interface Designer is added to the IBM Transformation Extender program folder (listed under the Design Studio).

When the Database Interface Designer runs, the Startup dialog appears. In this dialog, you can select how the Database Interface Designer program should open. The following options are available:

  • Open an existing database/query file

    Browse for the MDQ file you want.

  • Create a new database/query file

    Create a new MDQ file.

  • Open a recently used database/query file

    Select one or more files from the displayed file list. You can also double-click on a file from this list to open it.

The Startup dialog can be disabled by enabling the Do not show this at startup check box; however, you can always access this dialog from the Database Interface Designer window Help menu by selecting the Startup Window menu option.