Overview of the steps to load a custom dictionary

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 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 dictioanry icons for use in the coding browser Brose mode.