A table is a repository object, which gives access to physical table on the server. Repository table structure corresponds to the server table structure. Editing repository table data changes respective data stored in the server table.
Depending on the purpose, all tables can be grouped into two main categories:
Dictionary tables. A dictionary table is the most basic element of a database; it may store values of a single or multiple dimension levels.
Data storing tables. The structure of data storing tables must satisfy certain conditions:
The first N fields for forming cube axes. These fields, store elements of the dictionaries, from which dimensions will be created. Together these fields must provide a unique definition for a table row, which will enable the user to define data cell in a cube.
The rest of the fields for storing cube indicator values. Creation of a separate index speeds up data handling.
To create a table in the object navigator:
In the web application click the
Create button in the main menu and select the object type on the New Object side panel.
In the desktop application:
Execute one of the operations:
Select the Create > Table context menu item.
Click the New Object button in the Create group on the Home ribbon tab and select the Table item.
Select a type of object to be created on the Object Type page.
After executing the operations determine settings on the pages of the table creation wizard:
Basic Settings/Basic Properties. The page is used to set object name, identifier and comment.
Properties. The page is used to set a database, in which a table is created, and physical table name.
Parameters. The page is used to create a list of object parameters.
Fields. The page is used to create main table field structure.
Indexes. The page is used to create a list of indexes, which will be used to check data uniqueness.
Constraints. The page is used to create a list of restrictions, which will be used to automatically control entered data.
Triggers. The page is used to create a list of triggers, which execute certain operations with specified events.
To save settings in the table wizard:
In the web application:
Click the Save button.
Select the Save and Close item in the drop-down menu of the Save button. After this the specified settings are saved, the wizard closes, and the object navigator opens.
NOTE. The Save and Close item is available only on editing the settings.
In the desktop application click the Finish button.
See also:
Creating Table Data Sets | ITable | Working with Table Data Set