Synonym Properties
To view or edit a synonym's properties, double-click its Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.
The General tab contains the following properties:
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Property |
Description |
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Name/Code/Comment |
Identify the object. The name should clearly convey the object's purpose to non-technical users, while the code, which is used for generating code or scripts, may be abbreviated, and should not normally include spaces. You can optionally add a comment to provide more detailed information about the object. By default the code is generated from the name by applying the naming conventions specified in the model options. To decouple name-code synchronization, click to release the = button to the right of the Code field. |
Stereotype |
Extends the semantics of the object. You can enter a stereotype directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in an extension file. |
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Owner |
Specifies the user who is the owner of the object. This is usually its creator. Use the tools to the right of the list to create, browse for, or view the properties of the currently selected object. |
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Base Object |
Specifies the name of the object that is aliased by the synonym. Click the Select tool to the right of the field to select an object from among the PDMs of the same DBMS family open in the workspace. |
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Visibility |
Specifies whether the synonym is public (accessible to all users) or private (available only to its owner). |
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Type |
[if your DBMS supports synonyms and aliases] Specifies whether to create a synonym or an alias, both of which are modeled in the same way in PowerDesigner. |
Keywords |
Provide a way of loosely grouping objects through tagging. To enter multiple keywords, separate them with commas. |