22 Delete Data Block

This topic provides systematic instructions to delete the Data Block and Block Field.

1. Right-click on the data block to be deleted and select the Delete option from the right-click menu.
2. Or click on the Delete icon in the top right of the particular data block screen to delete the data block.

   Figure 22-1 Block Properties

   
   

   
   Description of "Figure 22-1 Block Properties"

   
   

   Deletion of data block will also delete all the references to any of its block fields. It may remove any of its fields attached to a fieldset, or the block fields used in the summary screen.

   Note:

   ODT will allow deleting the data block only if it is created in the same release. Data blocks created in any previous release cannot be deleted.
   The selected data block gets deleted from the DataBlocks node.

   Deletion of Block Field: The Block field can also be deleted provided it satisfied the condition above. The process is similar to the deletion of data source columns. All the references to the deleted block field will also be deleted. Since deletion of data block or block fields is not allowed in later releases, it is advised to take proper care while designing data blocks for the screen.

   Note:

   All the units need to be regenerated after the deletion of a data block or a block field.