Configure a table definition
In this topic, you learn how to configure a table definition for a database table in Table Definition.
Procedure
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In the Cockpit, select the Table Definition tool.
Result: A table of existing database table definitions is shown.
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Select Create.
Result: The Create Definition dialog opens.
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In Name, enter a meaningful name for the table definition.
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In ID Format, choose between UUID and Incremental:.
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UUID: A Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit, uniquely generated label number. Neptune recommends you use UUIDs when entering table data.
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Incremental: If your data requires a clear order, for example, for the IDs of invoices with ascending invoice numbers, select Incremental. If you delete a table row, the order of the remaining IDs is still preserved.
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Select Create.
Result: You start in the General tab of the database table definition.
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In Description, enter a meaningful description for the table definition.
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If you want to track logs of your database table in the Table Audit tool, select Enable Table Audit.
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If you are working on a development package, you can include the metadata when using Git, by selecting Include Table Data in Development Package When Pushing to Git.
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Select Save.