You assign property semantic types to fields and standard fields in the same way as
entity and link types. The possible semantic types are listed on the Property page in the Semantic
Types area.
About this task
You may find it easiest to assign the semantic types to standard fields first. For some general
information, see Setting up Semantic Types.
Procedure
To assign a semantic type to a field or standard field:
-
Select Tools
>
Database Design
>
Semantic Types.
-
Turn on the Show Fields checkbox in order to display fields in the Database
area of the Semantic Types dialog. See below Showing and hiding assigned and
unassigned items.
- On the Property page of the tree view, locate the semantic type.
You cannot assign the same semantic type to more than one field in the same entity or link
type. Similarly, you cannot assign the same semantic type to more than one
standard field. If you try to assign a semantic type that you have already used,
you will see the message:
This semantic type has already been
assigned. Do you want to create a custom semantic type derived from this
semantic type?
Click:
- OK to create a custom semantic type based on
the name of the selected type followed by a number, for example
Transaction Date 1.
- Cancel to cancel this assignment so that you
can select a different semantic type or create your own.