• Description
• How to use it
• How to add the selfhdl field to your database definition file

Description

The "selfhdl" parameter is a selfhandle used in the "Build.One" framework to attach a unique identifier to every dataset in "Build.One."

This 64-digit identifier acts as a distinct marker for each dataset, enabling the use of predefined objects and functionalities e.g. like Global search (OmniSearch) within the "Build.One" environment.

SelfHdl: "1F0:df9aaa5f92c5759fa8142a7f60f51a6b"

Within the Build.One platform, in OpenEdge databases, the database field 'SelfHdl' is filled with a specific value that uniquely identifies each record across tables and databases. When new records are created, the framework automatically ensures that the SelfHdl is created.

Integration of the unique identifier with your datasets is achieved through the table definitions XML, and you can find detailed instructions for its generation in the documentation (OE-DB Table-Definition files ).

How to use it

How to add the selfhdl field to your database definition file

1. Add the definition of the selfhdl to your database definition file

ADD FIELD "SelfHdl" OF "TABLE" AS character 
  FORMAT "X(20)"
  INITIAL ?
  LABEL "Unique AkiomaID"
  POSITION 9
  MAX-WIDTH 40
  ORDER 80

2. Run the creation of the table-definition-file described in OE-DB Table-Definition files
3. Commit your changes

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