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Database Identification

The database identification is a unique string of four alphanumeric characters that defines the database name to the Open SiteSearch Database Builder 4.0.x/4.1.x software in the database description (.dsc) file. It is automatically stored by the software in region 0 of the HEDR physical database file when the HEDR file is initialized. The database identification definition is required and must be the first definition that appears in the .dsc file.

Syntax

DB: db_name

Element

Description

DB:

Begins the database identification definition.

db_name

Contains a string of four alphanumeric characters that define the database name.

Windows NT users: Do not begin the database name with an upper or lower-case "t".

Example

In the following example, the name "ERIC" is assigned as the database identifier.


DB:ERIC

See Also

Creating a Database Description (.dsc) File
Database Description (.dsc) File: Structure and Syntax
Database Description (.dsc) File Example
Creating a New SiteSearch Database


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