Type formatting /text/shared/explorer/database/05030300.xhp Sun Microsystems, Inc. converted from old format - fpe
Type formatting In the data source explorer, you can copy a table by dragging and dropping the table onto the table container. The Type formatting dialog is the third window of the Copy table dialog.
List box Lists the data fields that will be included in to the copied table. Column information Field name Displays the name of the selected data field. If you want, you can enter a new name. Field type Select a field type. Length Enter the number of characters for the data field. Decimal places Enter the number of decimal places for the data field. This option is only available for numerical or decimal data fields. Default value Select the default value for a Yes/No field. Automatic type recognition $[officename] can automatically recognize field contents when you copy database tables by drag and drop. (max.) lines Enter the number of lines to use for automatic type recognition. Auto Enables automatic type recognition.