Configure a table definition

In this topic, you learn how to configure a table definition for a database table in Table Definition.

Prerequisites

  • There are no prerequisites.

Procedure

  1. In the Cockpit, select the Table Definition tool.

    Result: A table of existing database table definitions is shown.

  2. Select Create.

    Result: The Create Definition dialog opens.

  3. In Name, enter a meaningful name for the table definition.

  4. In ID Format, choose between UUID and Incremental:.

    • UUID: A Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit, uniquely generated label number. Neptune recommends you use UUIDs when entering table data.

    • 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.

  5. Select Create.

    Result: You start in the General tab of the database table definition.

  6. In Description, enter a meaningful description for the table definition.

  7. If you want to track logs of your database table in the Table Audit tool, select Enable Table Audit.

  8. 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.

  9. Select Save.