UPDATE_META

Services Reference Guide

Core Content Server Services > Meta Services (Core Content Server) > UPDATE_META_TABLE

UPDATE_META_TABLE

Service that updates the metadata fields in the database.

This service alters the database by adding, altering, and deleting columns in the DocMeta table to conform to the DocMetaDefinition table. By default, fields will only be added or changed, not deleted. To delete a metadata field, it must be specifically mentioned in the optional parameter MetaFieldsToDelete.

This service is run when you add or delete metadata fields in the Configuration Manager applet and click the Update Database Design button.


	Caution: Data may be lost if a column is deleted. This service should be used carefully.

Optional Service Parameters

MetaFieldsToDelete: Specifies a comma-separated list of the database columns to delete from the DocMeta table.

Example

IdcCommand command file format:

# Synchronize the DocMeta table with the design in the DocMetaDefinition table

IdcService=UPDATE_META_TABLE

HDA format (deletes two fields from the database):

@Properties LocalData

IdcService=UPDATE_META_TABLE

MetaFieldsToDelete=xInteger,xMemo

@end