Creating a Data Dictionary
Overview
A data dictionary is used to open up key values in a system database to users. DEVICE_TYPE is the default data dictionary. You can also customize other data dictionaries as required.
Procedure
- On the Instance Information page of the console, click the Data Dictionaries tab.
- Click Create Data Dictionary.
- In the Create Data Dictionary dialog box, set dictionary parameters and click OK.
Table 1 Parameters for creating a data dictionary Parameter
Description
Dictionary Code
Enter the unique ID of a dictionary.
Dictionary Name
Enter a dictionary name.
Extended Field 1
These parameters are reserved for the dictionary and can be left empty.
Extended Field 2
Description
Enter a brief description of the dictionary.
- After the data dictionary is created, click
next to the dictionary name to expand the dictionary item list. - Click Create Dictionary Item.
- In the Create Dictionary Item dialog box, set dictionary item parameters and click OK.
Table 2 Parameters for creating a dictionary item Parameter
Description
Item Code
Enter the unique ID of a dictionary item.
Item Name
Enter the dictionary item name.
Extended Field 1
These parameters are reserved for the dictionary item and can be left empty.
Extended Field 2
Description
Enter a brief description of the dictionary item.
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