System for updating a database
First Claim
1. A method for converting data in a database from a current value to a different replacement value, comprising the steps of:
- receiving information identifying a database data field to be updated and data comprising a current value and corresponding replacement value for replacing existing data in said identified data field;
examining said database to determine whether said data field is associated with at least one of, (a) a trigger for initiating amendment of a database element upon alteration of said data field content, and (b) an index used for locating said data field;
disabling a trigger and an index when identified by said examination;
replacing said existing data in said data field with said received replacement value; and
verifying successful replacement of said data field current value.
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Abstract
A method converts data in a database from a current value to a different replacement value. The method receives information identifying a database data field to be updated and data including a current value and a corresponding replacement value for replacing existing data in the identified data field. The method examines the database to determine whether the data field is associated with a trigger for initiating amendment of a database element upon alteration of the data field content, and/or an index used for locating said data field. The method disables a trigger and an index when identified by the examination. The method replaces existing data in the data field with the received replacement value. The method verifies successful replacement of the data field current value.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for converting data in a database from a current value to a different replacement value, comprising the steps of:
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receiving information identifying a database data field to be updated and data comprising a current value and corresponding replacement value for replacing existing data in said identified data field;
examining said database to determine whether said data field is associated with at least one of, (a) a trigger for initiating amendment of a database element upon alteration of said data field content, and (b) an index used for locating said data field;
disabling a trigger and an index when identified by said examination;
replacing said existing data in said data field with said received replacement value; and
verifying successful replacement of said data field current value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A user interface system for use in converting data in a database from a current value to a different replacement value, comprising the steps of:
initiating generation of at least one display image supporting, receiving information identifying a database data field to be updated and data comprising a current value and corresponding replacement value for replacing existing data in said identified data field;
initiating processing comprising, examining said database to determine whether said data field is associated with at least one of, (a) a trigger for initiating amendment of a database element upon alteration of said data field content, and (b) an index used for locating said data field;
disabling a trigger and index when identified by said examination;
replacing said existing data in said data field with said received replacement value; and
viewing an updated data field.
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