Tables
The Table Management page in Vince Live is a central hub for creating, editing, configuring, and managing custom data tables. These tables are often used in workflows, data maintenance, integrations, or as standalone structured data sources.
Table Overview Page
Columns Displayed
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Table Name | Logical identifier of the table (with internal alias under it) |
| Rows | Total number of records in the table |
| Columns | Number of fields/columns defined |
| Created By | Initial creator (user initials shown) |
| Modified By | Last user to update the structure/content |
| Actions | Dropdown for table-specific actions (see below) |
Action Menu Options
Accessible via the vertical ellipsis icon (⋮) per row:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Columns Info | View schema (field names, types, keys) |
| Edit Table | Modify column definitions, data types, and primary keys |
| Upload Excel | Import Excel data directly into the table |
| Show Data | Browse current data in table (filter/search included) |
| Copy Table | Duplicate structure and optionally data |
| Delete Content | Truncate all records in the table (confirmation required) |
| Delete Table | Permanently remove table (irreversible) |
Table Editing
Fields configurable:
- Name: System/internal column identifier
- Display Name: User-friendly label
- Type: Data type (Text, Number, Date, etc.)
- Primary Key: Toggle to enable unique identification
Other options:
- Update Type: Replace vs. Append on import
- Advanced Configuration: Enables schema-level customizations
Upload Excel Modal
Allows users to:
- Drag and drop or browse Excel file
- Preview column headers and types before importing
- Optionally assign primary keys
Data Viewer
- Table records are presented in grid view
- Search and filter enabled
- Column labels reflect defined display names
Use Cases
- Master data staging before sending to Infor M3
- Lookup tables in workflows (e.g., price lists, item mappings)
- Manual data entry or correction
- Data integration with external systems via APIs
Best Practices
- Define Primary Keys to avoid duplicates in data integration
- Use Copy Table to replicate templates quickly
- Use Advanced Configuration for custom update behavior