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Introduction

Database Object Administration Setup is an activity that allows you to manage the object types within the Sigma database, ie adding Items to dropdown lists.  

Activity layout

The screen is split into two sections, on the left you can select the object type you wish want to amend.

On the right you will see your editing options.

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NOTE: Not all items can be edited and the buttons may be greyed out. In this instance you will only be given the option to Reset on the editing screen rather than Reset and Save and Reset.Image Removed

Settings

Editing:

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Editing Database Objects

  • Click on Object type dropdown to choose from the drop-down menu

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You will then be provided with a list of items associated with that object type.

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  • Select it from the list and amend it on the right-side of the screen

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  • Click   Image Added once you are happy with your amendment

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  • Click    Image Addedbutton to reset any changes you have made without saving them

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Hints & Tips

Selecting Image Removed dropdown will provide you with a list of all activities available to you.

Selecting an item on the list will open that activity in a new tab.

Adding/Removing:

To add a new item select your desired object type from the drop-down then click the Image Removed button.

Enter the name in the new window and then click OK.

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To remove an existing item, select it from the list and click the Image Removed button.

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Creating Object types
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  • Click  Image Added  to add a new Object type
  • Name - enter the name 
  • Click OK

Deleting Object types

  • Click on the Item you want to delete
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  • Click OK to the prompt 'Are you sure you want to remove'

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Importing Database Objects

To import database objects from an existing XML file format select the Image Removed button and browse for the file to import.

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To :

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  • Click Choose Files
  • Locate the File
  • Click OK

Saving a file of Database Object Items

  • Highlight the Database Objects you want to export
  • Select the Image Added button to save the existing database objects to an XML file format

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The file will be exported

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