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Add a UDP in a Physical Property Editor

Use the UDP tab in any physical property editor to add a user-defined property for a physical object.

Note: See Add a UDP in a SQL Server Physical Property Editor for information specific to SQL Server.

To add a UDP in a physical property editor

1. Open the property editor for the object for which you want to add a UDP and select the object in the Navigation Grid.
2. Click the UDP tab and then click the User Defined Properties Editor button.

   The User Defined Properties : Physical dialog opens.

3. Enter the user-defined property information in the following columns:

   Name

   Lets you specify the name of the UDP.

   Type

   Lets you specify the UDP data type. Click the cell and select one of the following data types from the drop-down list:

   Command

   Creates a UDP that launches a file or application.

   Date

   Creates a UDP to allow dates in MM/DD/YYYY format.

   Int

   Creates a UDP so you can enter an integer (whole number).

   Real

   Creates a UDP so you can enter a real number (with decimal).

   Text

   Creates a UDP so you can enter ASCII text.

   List

   Creates a UDP so you can create a list box with user-defined choices.

   Default

   Lets you specify a UDP default value when applicable.

   Description

   Lets you enter a description for the UDP.

4. Click OK.

   The UDP is added, the User Defined Properties : Physical dialog closes, and you are returned to the UDP tab in the property editor.

5. Click Close.

   The property editor closes.

More information:

User-Defined Properties