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===Preparation=== | |||
This HowTo Guide builds on [[HowTo:Create_a_Simple_Application]]. If you haven't done that one yet, run through it now to create the objects you'll be importing data into. | |||
If you have already worked through that guide, and you've created records to see how things work, let's start by doing a [[Mass Delete]] of any data you may have entered, so as to import into a fresh collection objects. | |||
Just as a matter of good form, we're first going to delete the records at the bottom of the "lookup chain". Then we'll work our way up the chain. That way, we're sure that no record is left with a pointer to a target record that doesn't exist. | |||
# Visit '''Workspace > OrderItems''' | |||
# Click '''All''' | |||
# Click '''[More Actions...]''' | |||
# Select ''Delete'' | |||
# Repeat the process for Orders | |||
# Repeat the process for Customers | |||
===More=== | |||
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Revision as of 00:57, 9 May 2012
Preparation
This HowTo Guide builds on HowTo:Create_a_Simple_Application. If you haven't done that one yet, run through it now to create the objects you'll be importing data into.
If you have already worked through that guide, and you've created records to see how things work, let's start by doing a Mass Delete of any data you may have entered, so as to import into a fresh collection objects.
Just as a matter of good form, we're first going to delete the records at the bottom of the "lookup chain". Then we'll work our way up the chain. That way, we're sure that no record is left with a pointer to a target record that doesn't exist.
- Visit Workspace > OrderItems
- Click All
- Click [More Actions...]
- Select Delete
- Repeat the process for Orders
- Repeat the process for Customers
More
Coming soon...