To view or edit a view reference's properties, double-click its diagram symbol or Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.
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Property |
Description |
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Name/Code/Comment |
Identify the object. The name should clearly convey the object's purpose to non-technical users, while the code, which is used for generating code or scripts, may be abbreviated, and should not normally include spaces. You can optionally add a comment to provide more detailed information about the object. By default the code is generated from the name by applying the naming conventions specified in the model options. To decouple name-code synchronization, click to release the = button to the right of the Code field. |
Stereotype |
Extends the semantics of the object. You can enter a stereotype directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in an extension file. |
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Parent |
Specifies the parent table or view of the view reference. Use the tools to the right of the list to create, browse for, or view the properties of the currently selected table or view. |
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Parent role |
Specifies the role of the parent table or view in the view reference. The text is displayed in the diagram, near the parent table or view |
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Child |
Specifies the child table or view of the view reference. Use the tools to the right of the list to create, browse for, or view the properties of the currently selected table or view. |
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Child role |
Specifies the role of the child table or view in the view reference. The text is displayed in the diagram, near the child table or view |
Keywords |
Provide a way of loosely grouping objects through tagging. To enter multiple keywords, separate them with commas. |
A view reference also includes joins, that are links between parent columns and child columns.