You can create a view populated with columns from selected tables and
other views via the Tools menu. Alternately, you can
create an empty view from the Toolbox, Browser, or Model menu.
Procedure
- [optional] Select one or more tables and views in the diagram. You can select multiple objects by holding down the Shift key while you select them.
- Select .
If you have not selected any tables or views, then a
selection box opens, allowing you to select the objects to be included in
the view. Select the appropriate objects and then click
OK.
A view symbol is created in the diagram, displaying all the columns in each
of the tables and views selected for the view. The names for the tables and
views appear at the bottom of the view symbol.
- [optional] Edit the view's query to remove unwanted columns or
otherwise modify the view (see View Queries).
Alternatively, you can create an empty view, which you should complete by
specifying a query (see
View Queries) in the
following ways:
-
Use the View tool in the Toolbox.
-
Select to access the List of Views, and click the
Add a Row tool.
-
Right-click the model (or a package) in the Browser, and select
.