4.2.3 How to Create Files in LANSA
Files can be created several ways in LANSA:
1. Manually define a file
2. Copy an existing file in the Repository
3. Load an existing externally defined file (OTHER file) into the Repository
4. Use a modeling tool.
Option 1. You may manually create all the details of the file definition. If you are not using the logical modeler, then all your fields will be created manually.
Option 2. You may create a new file by copying an existing file definition in the repository. LANSA will copy all of the file definitions details (rules, trigger, logicals, etc.).
Option 3. Loading Existing File Definitions. If you are building from existing applications, you can load your existing file or table definitions into LANSA. (Refer to 4.10 Load Other File.)
Option 4. There are several different options for data modeling with LANSA. The Visual LANSA Logical Modeler can be used to create your database. If using LANSA for i, the LANSA for i Modeler can be used to build your file definitions for a new application. (Refer to Using Modeling Tools.)
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