Creating RIF definitions

RIF definitions are composed of one or more formal modules, a view of the data in each module, and the locks to apply to the data when the definition is exported.

Before you begin

You must have the power to partition data, and modify access to the project.

Procedure

  1. In the database explorer, select the project where you want to create a RIF definition, and then click File > Properties.
  2. Click the RIF Definitions tab, and then click New.
  3. Type a name and optionally a description for the definition, and click OK.
  4. Select the first module you want to add to the definition in the file explorer in the left pane.
  5. In the Options pane, select the module version, the locks that you want to apply to the local data, and the view that displays the data that you want to include.
    Note: Picture objects are not included in a RIF definition.

    If you have selected either Lock objects or Lock attributes, you must select a second view in the Apply locks to objects in view field.

    Note: If you selected Lock attributes, the label changes to Apply locks to attributes in view.

    This view displays the objects or attributes that you want to be editable in the exported data.

  6. Click Add or Update Module to add the module to the RIF definition. Continue adding modules until your RIF definition is complete.
  7. Click OK.

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