Defining columns 

Procedure

To define a table column, you must provide the name ( Name ) and data type ( Datatyp ). Depending on the data type, you may be able to define further properties for the column.

Dim

Dimension

Code

Code type

Key

Is the column a key column?

Not Null

Can the column accept a null value?

Default

System default value

user-defined / database-dependent

Unique

Exclusivity of the column contents

Comment

Comment text for the column

Add new column

Choose New Column. The new column is added to the end of the table.

Copy column

Select the column to be copied, and choose Copy Column.

The new column is added to the end of the table.

Import column

Choose Import Column. A window opens, containing all columns defined by the current user. Select one or more columns and choose OK. The new column(s) is/are added to the end of the table.

Delete column

In order to remove a column from the table, select the column and choose Remove Column.

Change column sequence

You can change the columns sequence by selecting one or more columns and moving them upwards or downwards using the arrows Ý ß.