13. Building Applications : The Edit an Application Frame : Application Utilities Menu : Call the Tables Utility
 
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Call the Tables Utility
As part of the process of creating an application, you must decide on the elements of data you need and establish them in tables. If the database you are using already contains all the data you need, add more tables.
You can use the ABF Application Utilities menu to access the Ingres Tables Utility while you define frames or procedures for the application. You cannot create a new database at this time, however. See Character-based Querying and Reporting Tools User Guide for instructions on how to use the Tables Utility to create new tables or examine existing tables.
To call the Tables Utility
1. Choose Utilities from the Applications Catalog or the Edit an Application frame.
2. Choose Ingres/Menu.
3. Choose Tables.
The Tables Catalog frame appears, listing the tables in the database.
4. To leave the Tables Utility, select End on the Examine a Table frame, the Tables Catalog frame, and the Ingres Menu. You return to the Applications Catalog or the Edit an Application frame.
Note:  Visual DBA provides an alternate way of creating and managing tables.