Creating a View
Overview
MCL-Designer V4 allows you to create a specific view for the data contained in a table or tables. With the use of SQL commands, you can create a search/selection of predefined table fields that will result in a new view.
To Create a View
Step-by-step
1. Open the "Local Database" module.
2. Right-click "Views".
Be aware that the "Views" section will only become visible once a table is added to the local database.
3. Click "Add View".
4. Fill in the available options:
View Settings |
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Name |
Enter a name for the new view. By default, you are provided with a suggestion ("View_x") but it can be edited/replaced. |
View Statement |
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SQL |
Write the required SQL Statement. By default, you are provided with a statement suggestion which you can complete/edit as required. |
5. Click to conclude the operation.
The new view is displayed in the "Views" section of the "Local Database" module.
If required, you can use Drag-and-Drop to reorder the existing Views.