Viewing and Modifying Lookup Table Definitions
Multiple lookup tables can use the same lookup table definition. A lookup table definition specifies lookup table metadata. In particular, it specifies how many columns are in any table that uses the definition; and it specifies information about each column, such as the column’s name, default value, and units.
Follow these steps to navigate to a lookup table definition:
1 In the CMWB navigation pane, expand Global Cost Model Information; under that, expand Lookup Table Definitions.
2 Double click the desired lookup table definition. The definition table appears in the editing pane.
The definition table has one row for each column of any table that uses the definition. Each row of the definition has the following fields:
• Field Name
• Description
• Default Value Text
• Unit Type Name
• Unit
• Property Type Name
• Notes
Follow these steps to modify a lookup table definition:
1 Select Override Object from the CMWB Edit menu, or click the override icon, green_dude.png, in the toolbar.
2 You can modify field values, and add and remove table rows.
To modify a field value, click in the field, and enter the new value, or (for the Unit Type Name field) double click in the field and select an item from the dropdown menu.
To add a table row, click in the Field Name field in the (empty) last row of the definition table, and enter a name. Enter values in the other fields of the same row. Manage the display of new attributes as described in Working with Column Groups and Column Properties.
To remove a row, right-click on it and select Remove.
3 Select Save from the File menu, or click save_icon.png in the toolbar, to save your changes.
4 To incorporate your changes into the cost model, select Publish Cost Model and VPE from the File menu, or click publish_icon.png in the toolbar.