Configuring Associated Tables

Each relational class descriptor (see "Relational Class Descriptors") must be associated with a database table for storing instances of that class. This does not apply to relational aggregate descriptors (see "Relational Aggregate Descriptors").

Using TopLink Workbench

To associate a descriptor with a database table, use this procedure:

1. Select a descriptor in the Navigator. Its properties appear in the Editor.

2. Click the Descriptor Info tab. The Descriptor Info tab appears.

   Figure 29-1 Descriptor Info Tab, Associated Table Options

   
   Description of "Figure 29-1 Descriptor Info Tab, Associated Table Options"
   
   

Use the Associated Table list to select a database table for the descriptor. You must associate a descriptor with a database table before specifying primary keys.

Using Java

To configure a descriptor's associated table(s) using Java, use RelationalDescriptor methods setTableName or addTableName.