Introduction

Database Object 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 want to amend.

On the right you will see your editing options.

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 Save and Reset.

Editing Database Objects

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

Select it from the list and amend it on the right-side of the screen
Click once you are happy with your amendment
Click button to reset any changes you have made without saving them

Creating Object types

Click to add a new Object type
Name - enter the name
Click OK

Deleting Object types

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

Importing Database Objects

To import database objects from an existing XML file format:

Select

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 button to save the existing database objects to an XML file format

The file will be exported

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