Frequently asked questions about working with notes

Find the answers to frequently asked questions about working with notes, such as how to create notes for tables and columns.

Why is the Include Notes option not available ?

In the Publish Analysis Results window, the Include Notes option might not be available if no notes exist for that table or column. You must add notes to the selected table and its corresponding columns.

How do I create a note for a table?

To create a note for a table:
  1. In the IBM® InfoSphere® Information Server console, select Home > Metadata Management > Tables or files.
  2. Select the table that you want to add notes to and click Open.
  3. Click the Notes icon (Shows the Notes icon.) to open the Notes palette and create the note.

How do I a create note for a column?

To create a note for a column:
  1. In the Column Analysis workspace, select a column.
  2. Click Open Column Analysis.
  3. Click the Notes icon (Shows the Notes icon.) to open the Notes palette and create the note.