- Right-click the feature class to which you want to add a column.
- Click Add Attributes to open the Add Attributes dialog box.
- Add attributes as shown in the following table.
Add Attribute Dialog Box
Description
Name
Specifies the column name. Enter a name that complies with Oracle format restrictions. If the column relates to data in another table, it is recommended that you use a prefix to indicate this relationship. Example: FID_<parent> or ID_<domain>.
Caption
Specifies the caption to be displayed in the feature class form. You can modify this caption later with the Form Designer.
Description
The description is shown as tool tip when the user points to the attribute in the detail pane of the data model administrator.
Unit Type
Selects a unit type, if required, such as Angle or Area.
Unit
Selects an appropriate unit, such as Gon Clockwise or Square Meter.
Type
Precision and Scale
Specifies type and precision. In the list box, select the appropriate type, subject to Oracle specifications. See also Attribute Type, Precision and Scale.
Default Value
Specifies a default value. Optionally, assign a default value and specify whether the attribute is mandatory or optional.
Optional
Specifies whether the attribute is optional.
Parent Tables
Attribute relation settings, including Relation Type, Split Rule, and Merge Rule. See also Parent Table Settings.
Select Domain
Adds the relation to a domain table.
Select Feature Classes
Adds one or more relations to a feature class.
For more information refer to Oracle Administrator's Guide.