Importing a column

Use this procedure to import a column in the database interface.

  1. In the Table pane, select Columns Node.
  2. Click Import. The Select Fields window is displayed.
  3. Select the table from where you want to reference the field or column. All fields in the table are displayed in the right panel.

    The field name, its field characteristics, and connected field heading are pre-filled for the field to be added. It is possible to change the field metadata to your liking.

  4. Select one or more fields to import.
  5. Click OK. The Import result window is displayed. The prefixes of the new columns are renamed to the prefix used in database interface. If the new column name already exists then a number is added as suffix.