All,
We have an requirement to add a new field definition to existing Folders. What's the best way to go about it apart from deleting and recreating them? Any ideas on back end table updates?
Thanks,
Siva
I usually just do the way you mentioned
1) Version Existing
2) Add field
3) Add appgroup(s)
4) Verify permissions
Probably quicker than touching the db and less-risky I also would say.
Copy the folder, then it is "new" and you can add or delete fields, without having to start from scratch.
If you are on version 9, you can add the new field to the existing Folder without having to duplicate it first.
As far as Folder fields are concerned, they do not govern the index tables.
The index tables are governed by the Application Group.
So if you add a field to the folder and want to associate it to an Application Group field, you will have to add it to the Application Group as well.