Viewing and Understanding an IDO Definition

To view the elements and attributes of an IDO:

  1. Open the IDOs form.
  2. In the grid view, select the IDO you want to view.
  3. Use the fields in the Attributes group to view this identifying information about the IDO:
    • The name of the IDO
    • The IDO project with which it is associated
    • Any IDO-level properties or associated property classes
    • Other advanced attributes the IDO might have

    For more information about specific attributes and elements in this group, see the context-sensitive help for the specific attribute or element.

  4. In the source control status fields, view the revision status and check-out status of the IDO.
  5. Use these buttons to access a number of different forms from which you can gain additional information about elements of the IDO, add elements to the IDO, and make other modifications to the IDO, as described in this table:
    Button Form that is displayed Actions you can take on this form
    Tables IDO Tables View, add, and edit tables in the IDO
    Properties IDO Properties View, add, and edit properties for a designated table in the IDO
    Methods IDO Methods View, specify, and edit methods and stored procedures used within an IDO
    Filters Row Authorizations View, specify, and edit criteria by which the data from the IDO collection is filtered
    New IDO New IDO Wizard Add an IDO to the associated IDO project
    New Table New Table
    • Define a base table for an IDO
    • Add or remove a secondary table
    • Define joins between the tables used in an IDO
    New Property New Property Add a property to a designated table
    New Method New Method Define a new method to be used with the IDO
  6. Use these tabs to view a summary of the elements and rules associated with the selected IDO:
    Tab Displays a list and condensed view of this information
    Tables All the tables associated with the IDO
    Properties All the properties defined in the IDO  
    Methods All the methods associated with the IDO
    Filters The filters applied to the IDO, whether active or not
    Rules The rules that define relationships between IDOs and the policies to enforce when records are deleted
Related topics
Understanding IDOs