Data Dictionary menu bar
- Last Updated: March 30, 2020
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- OpenEdge
- Version 12.2
- Documentation
Data Dictionary menu bar
The following figure shows the Data Dictionary menu bar.

The following table describes the pull-down menus and options available from the menu bar in the Data Dictionary.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Database | Manages database creation, connection, and disconnection, and generates reports on schema, auditing, alternate buffer pool, and transparent data encryption; also exits the Data Dictionary |
| Schema | Modifies database structure, including defining tables, fields, indexes, sequences, and triggers |
| Admin | Dumps and loads data and definitions; defines security options for database access, auditing, and encryption; imports and exports data; allows enabling of large key entries; and defines Alternate Buffer Pool assignments |
| DataServer | Accesses utilities to view and maintain the schema images for non-OpenEdge databases |
| Utilities | Creates parameter files, freezes/unfreezes tables, prepares data for dumping and loading, and generates include files |
| PRO/SQL | Performs SQL-related tasks |
| Tools | Accesses the Procedure Editor, OS Shell, and Application Compiler |
The menu bar provides access to all the available options. However, if you do not have a database connected, you can only access the options listed in the following table:
| Menu option | Pull-down menu option | Task |
|---|---|---|
| Database | Create... | Creates a new database |
| Connect... | Connects to an existing database | |
| Exit | Exits the Data Dictionary | |
| Utilities | Editor for Parameter Files... | Creates or edits a parameter file |
| Quoter Functions | Formats data files so they can read the data into an OpenEdge® database | |
| Information... | Displays session information | |
| Tools | All options | Accesses the Procedure Editor, OS Shell, and Application Compiler |