Data Dictionary

Program #:   1819

Module:    System Administration

Overview

Use the Data Dictionary (program #1819) when you are developing reports or queries, or simply to better understand SBN. In Data Dictionary you can view

• Tables

• Table descriptions

• Table fields

• Field descriptions

• Field types

• Field lengths

• Whether nulls are allowed

The Data Dictionary Window

The following graphic shows Data Dictionary as the program opens. The upper pane displays all tables used in SBN (except work tables and copytask tables).

Field/Column Descriptions

The following table describes the fields and columns used in Data Dictionary.

Using Common Functions

See the reference document Common Functions in SBN for more information.

Zooming into Data Dictionary

Data Dictionary contains a sublevel tab in which you manage the fields included in a selected table.

The Fields Tab

The Fields tab displays a list of all the fields included in the selected table and their descriptions.

Field/Column Descriptions

The following table describes the fields and columns used in the Data Dictionary Fields tab.

Button Functions

The following table displays the buttons, describes the shortcut keys, actions, and functionality.

Modifications and Updates to Data Dictionary

The following table lists modifications and updates to the Data Dictionary document.