Importing the Database Tag Information

Once all of the data fields have been adjusted for each data column to be imported, all that remains is the import process itself. Clicking the Import button on the Database to Tag dialog starts this process.

DBTOTAG creates a tag element (type: 66) for each dataset selected. Into this element, the selected data field definitions are created and loaded with the table definitions from the external database. The data from each column in the database is copied into a tag element (type: 37). A link between each tag data field and the graphic elements of the design file is performed. Finally, if any data fields were selected as displayable, the displayable attribute of the tag element is enabled, and the data is displayed near the associated graphic element.

Note: After the conversion process is complete, the design file will still be attached and linked to the original database. You must perform further database maintenance to truly eliminate this connection to the external database.

Note: Once a tag set has been created it cannot be accessed by DBTOTAG. You can, however, change the displayable attribute on any loaded tag data as part of the normal tag process.

Tip: You can delete an entire tag set from your design file using the Tag Sets dialog. Select the tag set name from the Set list and click the Remove button. An alert window displays to warn you that this function deletes all tag data. If this is correct click the OK button. It is always a good idea to perform a Compress operation on the design file after deleting a tag set.