blddbdict - Build Dictionary

blddbdict [-q] productline

blddbdict -p dataarea

Create or rebuild the product line dictionary file.

Caution: 
Before using the blddbdict utility, see the Lawson database access manual for your database for a complete description of building dictionary files.
Program Option Description
p Specifies a specific data area dictionary for location changes only.
q Builds all data area dictionaries within a product line.

At the command line, specify the information above.

- or -

  1. From the Database Administration menu, choose Dictionary Maintenance.

  2. Choose Build Dictionary.

  3. Specify or select the following data.

    Program Options
    See the program options listed above.
    Product Line
    The product line you are building the dictionary file for.
    Data area
    The data area you are building the dictionary file for.
    I/O Options
    Optional. Display the output or redirect it to a file.

  4. Press Enter.

    Note: If a dictionary is built and no changes are detected, you receive the message "New Dictionary matches existing Dictionary -- no change made." If you receive this message, do not reorganize the database.