StrataFrame Forum » StrataFrame Database Deployment Toolkit » Enhancement Requests » Retrieve field description during import if already existsInstantForum 2017-1 FinalStrataFrame Forumhttp://forum.strataframe.net/StrataFrame ForumMon, 18 May 2026 10:10:57 GMT20Retrieve field description during import if already existshttp://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost25961.aspxIf a field description already exists on a SQL column, it's "erased" during import in an DDT project, and replaced by the generic "This field was imported".</P><P>Would it be possible to retrieve the value of Description extend property it it already exists?Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:15:44 GMTMichel LevyRE: Retrieve field description during import if already existshttp://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost26026.aspxLOL....Michael, don't feel left out.&nbsp; The reason that I added this was because I looked at the history log and saw that this was not the first request....so your posts have played a part too.&nbsp; Sorry it didn't happen sooner!</P><P>(I will listen more carefully next time) :DSun, 14 Feb 2010 13:15:44 GMTTrent L. TaylorRE: Retrieve field description during import if already existshttp://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost26017.aspxHey, not fare! I asked for this a long time ago:)Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:18:51 GMTMichael ReeseRE: Retrieve field description during import if already existshttp://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost25978.aspx:D<P>Thanks!Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:17:52 GMTMichel LevyRE: Retrieve field description during import if already existshttp://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost25976.aspxDone! It will be in the next update. I can send you an interim beta build if you like. Let me know.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:14:52 GMTTrent L. TaylorRE: Retrieve field description during import if already existshttp://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost25966.aspxYes, that is a great idea. I will add this to the list and try to get this in ASAP as I think it is a great idea and would be very beneficial!Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:49:06 GMTTrent L. Taylor