Index provides a faster access path to table data. It is created using one or more columns of a table to speed SQL statement execution on that table.
Table indexes are managed on the Indexes tab of the Table Designer. Just simply click/double-click an index field for editing. A right-click displays the popup menu or using the toolbar below, allowing you to create new, edit and delete the selected index field.
Add Index
To add a table index
- Open the table in the Table Designer.
- Open the Indexes tab.
- Right-click and select the
Add Index from the popup menu or click the
Add Index from the toolbar.
- Edit index properties.
Edit Index
To edit a table index
- Open the table in the Table Designer.
- Open the Indexes tab.
- Just simply click/double-click on the index to edit.
Delete Index
To delete a table index
- Open the table in the Table Designer.
- Open the Indexes tab.
- Right-click on the index to delete and select the
Delete Index from the popup menu or click the
Delete Index from the toolbar.
- Confirm deleting in the dialog window.
See also:
Setting Index Name and Index Type
Setting Single- and Multi- Field Indexes