Step

Task

Description

1

Create a custom dictionary definition XML file.

Create an XML file that contains the metadata for the dictionary levels and the SQL needed to set up the tables in the database.

2

Create a new dictionary type for a custom dictionary.

For more information, see Creating a new dictionary type for a custom dictionary.

3

Import the dictionary type XML file.

For more information, see Importing the dictionary type XML file.

4

View the dictionaries available for a database connection.

For more information, see Viewing the dictionaries available for a database connection.

5

Generate the schema for a dictionary.

The Dictionary Loader tool uses dictionary types to create dictionary schemas.

6

Load dictionary data.

Load dictionary data into the database using the schema that you generated.

The dictionary schema must exist before you can load data into it.

7

Activate the dictionary.

Dictionaries must be activated to be used for coding.

8

Create custom icons for the coding browser.

Create custom dictionary icons for use in the coding browser Browse mode.