[ic] IC 4.8.2 - Need permissions on table before table exists

Ed LaFrance interchange-users@interchange.redhat.com
Fri Sep 28 12:59:01 2001


I've run across some reprehensible behavior in 4.8.2; so far I've only 
confirmed it with the default db: IC will not recognize at new table (build 
the binary, list the table in the Admin area, etc) unless at least one 
admin (superuser) has access permissions on that table *first*. This seems 
bass-ackwards in my opinion.  It means that, besides creating the database 
definition for the table and the source text file, one must:

1. use the flex_editor to manually the new tablename to the yes_tables 
field for an admin;
2. reconfig the catalog or restart IC
3. login to the UI as that admin
4. display Administration->tables
5. Click on the edit icon for the new table

...only then will the table be built.  This is all negative in my opinion - 
is there a reason for this?  Is it part of some greater design, or just 
collateral damage?

- Ed L.

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