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Tomsweb
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I need to edit a synonym file for an Oracle table (SUFFIX=ORASQL) that already exists.
Basically I need to remove and add a few fields, and there may be a field format that I need to change.

Odd as it sounds, I have not had to deal with creating or editing synonym tables, and I'd
appreciate a little nudge beyond the online documentation I've been reading.

Do I need to use the synonym editor or can I just text edit the current synonym and save
as curr_syn_2?

Any ideas? Confused
Thanks!

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N.Selph
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You can edit the current synonym and save it, but be sure to save a matching acx file as well.

Its easier to use the synonym creation mechanism in WebFOCUS, though. Very quick, very easy.


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Waz
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If they are minor changes, then edit the MAS file, its only text.

If you are uncomfortable editing directly, then use the editor.

I would suggest making a backup before changes, as a precaution.


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Doug
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Either way would work. Just ensure that you know the details about the field that you need to add... You can see that be editing the original / full view (MFD). Like Waz said: It's only text ... backup before changes, as a precaution.




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