The Attribute Dictionary contains a set of attributes about a column that are used in creating forms and reports. The definitions are matched by column name and a particular definition can be shared among several columns by using synonyms.
You can the Manage Attribute Dictionary page to update values on the current page with those in the Attribute Dictionary or use update the Attribute Dictionary with the values on the current page.
To access the Manage Attribute Dictionary page:
On the Workspace home page, click the Application Builder icon.
The Application Builder home page appears.
Select an application.
Select a page.
The Page Definition appears.
Click the Utilities button and then click Attribute Dictionary.
The page is divided into two sections: Page Items and Report Columns.
Only Items and Report Columns that have different values for at least one attribute are shown. You choose which objects to insert or update and which attributes to include.The number of Items and Report Columns that can be used might be less than the total because hidden objects, objects in hidden regions, and button items are not included.
To update the current page or update the Attribute dictionary, select the appropriate hypertext link.
Tip:
To go to the Attribute Dictionary in SQL Workshop, click Access Attribute Dictionary on the Tasks list. To learn more, see "Managing User Interface Defaults" in Oracle Application Express SQL Workshop Guide.