Viewing the Data in Tables

and Business Views

-By Nishant Solanki
Understanding the Universal Table Browser
The Universal Table Browser is used to view data in tables in different
databases.
This tool is used to verify the existence of data in a table, as well as
determine the structure of the table.
The Universal Table Browser uses JDEBASE APIs to retrieve data from
the database, making it independent of the database that you access.
We can determine whether the data that the Universal Table Browser
displays is formatted or non-formatted.
Understanding the Universal Table Browser
For formatted data, the Universal Table Browser displays the data
according to the specifications of the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne data
dictionary item.
For non-formatted data, the Universal Table Browser displays the data
according to the specification of the database and the data item type
(such as numeric) from which the data came.
The tables that display in the Universal Table Browser contain the
query by example (QBE) feature.
The Universal Table Browser also provides column sequence and
column width features function. We can rearrange the columns.
Fig 1. A Screenshot of Universal Table Browser
Working with the Universal Table Browser
Viewing the Data in Tables
Access the Universal Table Browser. In Solution Explorer, select the
Cross Application Development Tools (GH902) menu, Object
Management, Universal Table Browser.
1. On Universal Table Browser, select Open Table from the File menu.
2. On the Table and Data Source Selection form, in the Table field, click
the search button to select a table.
Working with the Universal Table Browser
3. In the Data Source field, click the search button to select a valid
data source in which the table resides. This default value is
obtained from the Object Configuration Manager (OCM) settings in
the current environment.
4. Select the Format Data option if you want the program to display
formatted data.
Working with the Universal Table Browser
Viewing Column Properties in a Table
Access the Universal Table Browser. In Solution Explorer, select the
Cross Application Development Tools (GH902) menu, Universal Table
Browser.
1. On Universal Table Browser, view a table as described in the
previous task.
2. Right-click a column and select Column Properties.
Data Browser
Understanding the Data Browser
The Data Browser is used to view data in business views and tables
that resides in different sources.
This tool enables you to verify the existence of data in a table or
business view, as well as to determine the table or business view
structure.
It allows to query multiple table and business view simultaneously.
It is used to quickly query a business view used in a JD Edwards
EnterpriseOne Form.
It allows globally activate and inactivate the tools for security.
Understanding the Data Browser
It facilitates to run two types of queries.
Personal Queries
Public Queries
Public queries are administered by system administrator.
Personal queries can be saved and we can rerun the query if needed.
Understanding the Data Browser
The Query Selector form enables you to select queries, tables, or
business views to search for data. The Data Browser form enables you
to search for data for a specific table or business view.
When you access Data Browser from an application, the only tables
and business views on which you can search are those that
correspond to the application you are in.
Understanding the Data Browser
Export Grid Data to CSV files
It can filter for multiple values on the same field using QBE
formatting.
Shows DD Column Descriptions
It supports sorting by double clicking column headings and re-running
the query
We can save query definitions (column order, filters and sort
sequence) for reuse
Control grid font
Working with Data Browser
Accessing the Data Browser
Type databrowser in the Fast Path. If you type databrowser in the Fast
Path, the Query Selector form appears.
If you are in an application, you can access the Data Browser by
clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Data Browser. If you access
the Data Browser from an application, the Query Selector and the
Data Browser forms appear.
Fig 2. Data Browser
Searching for Data in Tables
Access the Data Browser.
1. Type databrowser in the Fast Path.
2. Select the By Table option.
3. In the Name field located under the By Table option, type the name of
the table on which you want to search, or use the Search button to
locate a table.
4. Press Tab.
5. The Data Source field automatically displays the name of the data source
in which the table resides for the environment that you are logged into.
6. In the Data Source field, if the data source that is displayed is different
than the one from which you want to search, type a new data source, or
use the search button to locate a data source.
Searching for Data in Tables
7. Click OK.
8. The Data Browser search form appears for the table you specified.
9. Use form filter fields, QBE columns, and Query control to locate
data; if desired, save the query for future use
Searching for Data in Business Views
Access the Data Browser.
1. Type databrowser in the Fast Path.
2. Select the By Business View option.
3. In the Name field, type the name of the business view on which you
want to search, or use the search button to locate a business view.
4. Click OK.
5. The Data Browser search form appears for the business view you
specified.
6. Use form filter fields, QBE columns, and the Query control to locate
records; if desired, save the query for future use.
Using Existing Queries to Search for Data in
Tables and Business Views
1. Select the Personal Queries or Public Queries option.
2. The Personal Queries option enables you to select queries you have
created for yourself from a drop-down menu. The Public Queries
option enables you to choose from a drop-down menu queries that
have been made available to you by a system administrator.
3. From the drop-down menu located next to the option you selected,
select the query on which you want to search.
4. Click OK.
Creating Personal Search Queries to Search
for Data in Tables and Business Views
Access the Data Browser.
1. Follow the instructions for searching for data in tables or searching
for data in business views in the previous sections.
2. On Data Browser, use the Query control to design a query.
3. Click the Find button in the Query Management side panel or on
the form to run the query.
4. If you want to save the query, click the Save Query icon in the Query
Management side panel.
5. Enter a name for the query.
Creating Personal Search Queries to Search
for Data in Tables and Business Views
6. The new query name appears in the Query field.
7. Close the Query Management side panel.
The new query name appears in the Query field on the form. To find
records without using a query, you must reset the Query field to All
Records.
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