Foreign Keys Editor (Oracle)
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The Foreign Keys Editor lets you enable a foreign key, manage its column mappings, and specify a delete rule.
To edit a foreign key
- Open an editor on the foreign key. For details, see Opening an Object Editor.
- Use the following table as a guide to understanding and modifying the settings on the tabs of this editor:
| Tab | Settings and tasks | |
|---|---|---|
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Column Mapping |
The existing column mapping for the foreign key is represented by selected columns in the Main Table and Referenced Table lists. Additional candidates in the Referenced Table list are indicated by enabled column check boxes. If necessary, use the Table dropdown in the Referenced Table group to choose a new table for this foreign key. Select or deselect columns in the Main Table list and Referenced Table list to form the referential constraint between the two tables. | |
|
Properties |
Lets you set the foreign key as Enabled and specify a Delete Rule of CASCADE or NO ACTION. | |
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DDL View |
For details on using this tab, see Viewing the SQL/DDL for an Object. | |
- 3. When finished, you can submit your changes. For details, see Previewing and Submitting Object Editor Changes.