Viewing an External Database Definition in Read-Only Mode

You can browse your external database definitions by using the External Schema Wizard in read-only mode. When you browse an external database in read-only mode, the definition cannot be inadvertently modified.

To view a selected external database definition in read-only mode

1. Select the external database schema in the External Databases Browser.

2. Select the View command from the Databases menu.

The External Schema Wizard is then displayed in read-only mode to enable you to browse through your definition, but not to change it.

For details about the External Schema Wizard, see "Adding an External Database Schema", earlier in this chapter.