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Task A Invoke the Table DefinerThe Table Definer can be invoked from the workbench using either the DT define table option or the primary command field. You can access an existing definition or define a new IDM table.
• Type the name of an existing table beside the DT define table option and press Enter to display its definition.
• Move the cursor to the DT define table option and press Enter. This displays the Object Manager screen, which contains a list of existing tables.Scroll through this list to see which table you require. To select a table, type S beside the name and press Enter.
1. Type the name of a new IDM table beside the DT define table option or in the primary command field.Valid entries are a character string of up to 16 characters beginning with a letter (A - Z) or a special character ($ or #), and with more letters, special characters, digits (0 - 9), or underscore characters (_). A table name starting with an @ symbol denotes a table supplied by TIBCO Object Service Broker.
Header segment Table Specification segment Creates specifications for the IDM table and specifies IDMS/DB parameters. Refer to , Task B Select a CA‑IDMS Subschema for more information. Record segment Displays the records that make up the chosen access path for your table definition. These records are for display purposes only; they can be changed only from the CA‑IDMS Record and the Set Connections screens. Refer to Task D Select CA‑IDMS Records and Task E Specify Record Connections for more information. PF Keys segment
Displays the table name specified when you invoked the Table Definer. You can type in a new name to save the definition of the current table under a new name.A character string of up to 16 characters beginning with a letter (A - Z) or a special character ($ or #), and continuing with more letters, special characters, digits (0 - 9), or underscore characters (_). Displays the user unit associated with the table. The unit marks the table as belonging to a particular application or to a logical unit such as utilities, accounting, or network control. The default unit for your user ID is specified in your TIBCO Object Service Broker user profile.A character string up to a maximum length of eight characters. These can be provided by your system administrator, for example, ACC.You can use the following PF keys or their corresponding primary commands (or their abbreviations) from the initial IDM table definition screen:
PF Key Displays corresponding help for the field or screen where your cursor is placed. Displays the Documentation screen, where you can document the table definition. Refer to Appendix A, Documenting IDM Tables for more information. Saves the definition of the IDM table and returns you to the workbench. Displays the Elements screen, where you can choose elements for each record in the access path. Displays the Records screen, where you can choose records to be part of the access path. Displays the Elements screen so that you can create a minimal definition. Prints the existing table definition. You remain in the Table Definer. Deletes the definition of the IDM table. When you press Enter, you are prompted to confirm the deletion.
• TIBCO Object Service Broker Getting Started for more information on the Object Manager
• TIBCO Object Service Broker Shareable Tools for more information on copying TIBCO Object Service Broker objects
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