Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
Basic Database Tools

Global Field Name Change option

Use the Choose Schema Global Field Name Change menu option to change the name of a field in all occurrences in the working database. This option is only available when there is a working database. When you choose this option, the Data Dictionary displays the Global Field Name Change dialog box shown in Figure 9–13.

Figure 9–13: Global Field Name Change dialog box

Specify the current field name and the new name. When you specify the old field name, the Data Dictionary checks for a field with the old field name in the working database. If none exists, a message tells you so. If you specify an existing field name, you can enter the new field name.

If you try to change the name of a field to a name that is already in use somewhere in the database, the Data Dictionary displays an error message and does not accept the new field name.

To view a list of all the fields in the database, press F5. You can pick a field from the list that appears. To remove the list without picking a field, press F4.

Once you specify acceptable field names in both fields and choose OK, the Data Dictionary prompts you to verify the change.