Tables


The Tables option screen (see the following figure) displays when you select option 1 from the Object Selection menu. It lets you specify whether you want to create, alter, drop, rename, or model a table.

Tables Options Screen

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OPTION

Specify the letter that represents the activity you want to perform.

C

Create a table.

A

Alter a table.

D

Drop a table.

R

Rename a table.

M

Model a table and create a new table.

Specify Table Information: (* or pattern for List) Area

Creator

Specify your creator ID. This field is required. You can also specify a generic name with * (asterisk) or a pattern. This displays a selection window (see the following figure), from which you can select a specific object.

Tables Selection (Creator)

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Table Name

Specify the name of the table you want to create, alter, drop, or model. This field is required. You can also specify a generic name with * (asterisk), or a pattern. This displays a selection window (see the following figure), from which you can select a specific object.

Table Selection (Table Name)

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Important

When you press Enter from the Tables screen, or from the Table Selection window, File-AID for Db2 Object Administration displays. Refer to the File-AID for Db2 Object Administration User Reference manual for information.

 

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