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Enter Index User-Defined Property Values

Use the UDP tab in the Indexes dialog to enter user-defined property values for an index.

To enter user-defined property values for an index

1. Click Indexes, Table on the Model menu.

   The Indexes dialog opens.

2. Click the UDP tab.

   The UDP tab opens.

3. Click .

   The User Defined Properties : Physical dialog opens.

4. Enter the user-defined property information in the following columns and click OK.
   • Name

     Lets you specify the name of the UDP.

   • Type

     Lets you specify the UDP datatype. Click the cell and select one of the following datatypes from the dropdown:

     Command

     Specifies to create a Command UDP that will launch a file or application.

     Date

     Specifies to create a Date UDP to allow dates in MM/DD/YYYY format.

     Int

     Specifies to create an Int UDP so you can enter an integer (whole number).

     Real

     Specifies to create a Real UDP so you can enter a real number (with decimal).

     Text

     Specifies to create a Text UDP so you can enter ASCII text.

     List

     Specifies to create a List UDP so you can create a list box with user-defined choices.

   • Default

     Lets you specify a UDP default value when applicable.

   • Description

     Lets you enter a description for the UDP.

   The UDPs are defined, the User Defined Properties : Physical dialog closes, and you are returned to the UDP tab in the Indexes dialog.

5. Click Close.

   The Indexes dialog closes and you are returned to the workspace.