You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open a database property sheet, double-click its diagram symbol or its Browser entry in the Databases folder. The following sections detail the property sheet tabs that contain the properties most commonly entered for databases.
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Property |
Description |
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Name |
Specifies the name of the item, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users. |
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Code |
Specifies the technical name of the item, which is used for generating code or scripts. |
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Comment |
Specifies a descriptive comment for the object. |
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Stereotype |
Extends the semantics of an object derived from existing objects but specific to your needs. You can enter stereotypes directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in your model's resource file or in an extended model definition. |
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Server |
Specifies the name of the server on which the database is defined. A server hosts the database that stores the tables gathering information. You can use the tools to the right of the list to create an object, browse the complete tree of available objects or view the properties of the currently selected object. For more information about servers, see Servers (ILM). |
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Type |
Specifies the database type, which influences the generation. Types are defined in the extended model definitions (XEM) attached to the model. You can view in the Preview tab the generated code according to the type you selected. You can choose one of the following types:
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