Viewing and understanding an IDO definition

To view the elements and attributes of an IDO:

Open the IDOs form.
In the grid view, select the IDO you want to view.

When viewing the elements and attributes of an IDO keep these particulars in mind:

This field or group of fields:	Does or tells you this:
Attributes group	The basic and identifying attributes for the IDO, which include: The name of the IDO The IDO project with which it is associated Any IDO-level properties or associated property classes Other advanced attributes the IDO might have For more information about specific attributes and elements in this group, use the context-sensitive help for the specific attribute or element (Right-click > Help).
Group for source control status	Revision status and check-out status of the IDO
Buttons for modifications	The row of buttons allow you to access a number of different forms from which you can gain additional information about elements of the IDO, add elements to the IDO, and make other modifications to the IDO.
	This button:	Opens this form:	Which allows you to:
	Tables	IDO Tables	View, add, and edit tables in the IDO
	Properties	IDO Properties	View, add, and edit properties for a designated table in the IDO
	Methods	IDO Methods	View, specify, and edit methods and stored procedures used within an IDO
	Filters	Row Authorizations	View, specify, and edit criteria by which the data from the IDO collection is filtered
	New IDO	New IDO Wizard	Add an IDO to the associated IDO project
	New Table	New Table	Define a base table for an IDO Add or remove a secondary table Define joins between the tables used in an IDO
	New Property	New Property	Add a property to a designated table
	New Method	New Method	Define a new method to be used with the IDO

Status subcollection notebook	In summary form, the elements and rules associated with the selected IDO:
	This tab:	Displays a list and condensed view of:
	Tables	All the tables associated with the IDO
	Properties	All the properties defined in the IDO
	Methods	All the methods associated with the IDO
	Filters	The filters applied to the IDO, whether active or not
	Rules	The rules that define relationships between IDOs and the policies to enforce when records are deleted

Viewing and understanding an IDO definition

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