A directory object specifies an alias for a directory on the server file system where external binary file LOBs (BFILEs) and external table data are located. All directories are created in a single namespace and are not owned by an individual schema.
Just simply click -> Directory to open
an object pane for Directory. A right-click displays the
popup menu or using the object pane toolbar below, allowing you to create
new, edit and delete the selected directory.
Create Directory
To create a new directory
- Select anywhere on the object pane.
- Click the
New Directory from the object pane toolbar.
or - Right-click and select
New Directory from the popup menu.
- Edit directory properties on the appropriate tabs of the Directory Designer.
To create a new directory with modification as one of the existing directory
- Select the directory for modifying in the object pane.
- Right-click and select the
Design Directory from the popup menu or simply double-click the directory.
or - Click the
Design Directory from the object pane toolbar.
- Modify directory properties on the appropriate tabs of the Directory Designer.
- Click
Save As.
To edit the existing directory(manage its general etc)
- Select the directory for editing in the object pane.
- Right-click and select the
Design Directory from the popup menu or simply double-click the directory.
or - Click the
Design Directory from the object pane toolbar.
- Edit directory properties on the appropriate tabs of the Directory Designer.
Delete Directory
To delete a directory
- Select the directory for deleting in the object pane.
- Right-click and select the
Delete Directory from the popup menu.
or - Click the
Delete Directory from the object pane toolbar.
- Confirm deleting in the dialog window.
Achieve Directory Information
To achieve a directory information (Directory Name, Path and DDL, etc)
- Select the directory in the object pane.
- Right-click the selected directory and choose Directory Information from the popup menu to view the Object Information.
or - Choose View -> Object Information in the main menu.