Edit Filelist Entry

This dialog allows you to manually edit a filelist entry. We recommend using this as a last resort. Other options in the Studio allow you to manipulate filelist entries via wizards or selections, many of which apply the correct syntax for you as needed.

Table Number

This is the filelist slot number the table occupies. It is shown as a reference and is read-only.

Table Name

This will be the name you will use to reference the table in your application's source code. If this is an alias table, this name will differ from the root name.

Root Name

If you are using the embedded database, the Root Name refers to the directory name of the new table (excluding the file extension). Normally, the table name and this root name will be the same. The Root Name must conform to operating-system filename rules.

Enter the Root Name of the table you are creating. In certain cases, you may wish to enter a drive letter and path (up to a maximum of 40 characters in total). If you do not enter a drive and path, then the workspace Data path will be used to specify the table's location. Normally, you will not specify a drive letter or path.

If you are not using the embedded database, then the filename refers to the name of the file that records a description of the table to the database driver. Special modifiers can be added to the filename to specify the type of driver. Normally, you will not edit this field as it is better to accept the defaults that are entered for you in this dialog. Refer to your database driver documentation for specific information.

Description

This is a descriptive table name.

Ok

This will apply the filelist edits you have made.

Cancel

This will close the dialog without performing any action.

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