Unique Keys Wizard (Sybase ASE)
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Unique keys can enforce logical keys that are not chosen as the primary key. In other words, you can use a unique key to ensure no duplicate values are entered in specific columns that are not a part of the primary key. Although you can only attach one primary key to a table, you can attach multiple unique keys. Also, you can use unique keys on columns that allow null values.
To create a new unique key using a wizard:
- Open a creation wizard for a unique key. For details, see Opening an Object Wizard.
- Use the following topics as a guide to setting properties and performing tasks as you pass through the wizard panels:
- Properties panel - for details, see Unique Keys (Sybase ASE) - Properties.
- Columns panel - for details, see Unique Keys (Sybase ASE) - Columns.
- DDL View panel - for details, see Previewing the DDL Generated to Create the New Object.
- Finally, use the Execute button to create the object.
Important Notes
- If you are creating a non-clustered index constraint, you should place it on a separate segment from the target table.
Unique Keys (Sybase ASE) - Properties
Provide or select the following:
- The Table Owner and Table Name of the table for which to create the index.
- A Name for the Index.
- Whether the index is Clustered.
- The Maximum Rows Per Page.
- A Reserve Page Gap.
- A Segment Name.
- A Fill Factor value.
Unique Keys (Sybase ASE) - Columns
Use the Column dropdown to choose a column name and choose a Sort option for that column. Use the New button to add an additional column to the index or use the Drop button to delete selected columns.