Open a database dictionary

You can open a database dictionary (dbdict) from Forms Designer, by using System Definition, or by using the Database Dictionary utility. Choose one of the following methods to open a dbdict.

Open a dbdict by using System Definition

To open a dbdict by using System Definition:

1. From the System Navigator, click System Definition > Tables > <dbdict_name>.

   Note: The files are listed alphabetically. You can type the first letter of a table name to jump to that alphabetic section. For example, type o to jump to the oncall table.

2. Click the plus (+) next to the file name to open the folder.
3. Click the plus (+) next to the Fields or Keys folder to open it.
4. Double-click a field or key to edit it.

Open a dbdict when using Forms Designer

To open a database dictionary when using Forms Designer:

1. Open an associated form using Forms Designer. For this example, access the contacts form.
2. Select System Definition from the More Actions menu. The dbdict for that form opens.

Open a dbdict by using the Database Dictionary utility

This example opens the contacts dbdict.

To open a database dictionary by using the Database Dictionary utility:

1. Click Tailoring > Database Dictionary.

2. Type the name of the dbdict file you want to edit into the File Name field.

   For this example, type: contacts.

3. Click Search.

   The dbdict definition record(s) with that name opens. If more than one file is displayed, select the correct file to view it.

To see more fields, use the scroll bar on the right of the field names list. To see more keys, use the scroll bar on the right of the keys list.