Add a dictionary

Before you can use a dictionary in a locator, formatter or validation method, you need to add it to the project. A copy of the source file is copied into the project. You can configure a dictionary to update automatically when the source file is updated. Alternatively, you can import the database manually if the source file changes.

You can add a dictionary by following these steps:

  1. On the Project tab, in the Configuration group, select Project Settings Project Settings icon.
  2. Click the Dictionaries tab to view the dictionary settings.
  3. Click Add.
  4. In the new window that opens, type a descriptive name for the new dictionary and press Enter.
  5. Click OK.

    The Dictionary Options window is displayed.

  6. Select where the Referenced import file (text or csv file) is located:
    • Filesystem
    • Web
  7. If you selected Filesystem, click Browse and navigate to the required .txt or .csv file.

    A copy of the source database file is imported into the file system hierarchy for the project.

  8. If you selected Web, click Browse URL and type in the desired web address.
    1. Optionally, select Yes for the Use Authentication option if the specified file is protected and then provide a User Name and Password.
    2. Click Test to ensure that the URL is available.

    A copy of the source database file is imported into the file system hierarchy for the project.

  9. Modify the other dictionary options as needed.
  10. Click OK to save your dictionary settings.
  11. Optionally, click OK to close the Project Settings window.
  12. Save the changes to your project.