Creating a Wrapper Dataset

The DataSet Editor enables to import table definitions to create a wrapper dataset that provides access to the underlying database table. Creating a wrapper dataset involves selecting the database table, which changes the attribute properties assigned during the import, as needed, and saves it.

Every table in the database that is part of a derived dataset must have a wrapper dataset built for it. The system creates the wrapper dataset with an attribute corresponding to each column in the table. The attribute type is based on the corresponding column type. The attributes of the new dataset are displayed in the Attributes area.

You cannot add transforms to an imported dataset, hence transforms are disabled.

To create a wrapper dataset in the DataSet Editor, follow these steps:

1. Select DataSet and then Create Wrapper.

   Figure 5-6 Import Table Dialog Box

   
   

   

   
   
2. Double-click the database that contains the appropriate table.
   The Import Table dialog box displays the selected database in the Look in field and lists available tables.
3. Select the table for which you want to create the wrapper dataset.
4. Click Ok to import the selected table.