Modifying the Schema File

Schema files are in an XML format, and can be modified with any text editor. However, an editor that supports XML formatting may be useful.

Schema File Format

<schema>

   <table>
      <column></column>
      <!-- Many columns -->

      <index></index>
      <!-- Many indexes -->
   </table>

   <!-- Many tables -->

   <view>
      <viewColumn></viewColumn>
      <!-- Many viewColumns -->

      <join></join>
      <!-- Many joins -->

   </view>

   <!-- Many views -->

   <relation>
      <fromSide></fromSide>
      <toSide></toSide>
   </relation>

   <!-- Many relations -->

   <exclusiveRelationSet>
      <relation>
         <fromSide></fromSide>
         <toSide></toSide>
      </relation>
   </exclusiveRelationSet>

   <!-- Many exclusiveRelationSets -->

</schema>

See Also

Working with a Data Dictionary

Exporting a Schema

Preview Schema Changes

Applying Schema Changes

Data Dictionary Namespaces

Next

Preview Schema Changes

Modifying the Schema File