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Q: The generator does not recognize master-detail relationship automatically. What can I do ?
A: Try to specify owner/schema name at the connect window or remove it if already specified.
A: Some databases and data formats do not support this feature at all: text files, DBF files, early MySQL versions, etc.

Q: How can I specify column-to-column data dependencies?
A: There are three ways: "by formula" fill method for server side, "Group" feature and "By Group" functions of the pattern engine. You should select optimal way according to your needs.

Q: Can the generator remove existing rows from my database before population by test data?
A: Yes. Please use "Clear" rule for this purpose.

Q: Can I run the generator under Linux?
A: It is windows application. You can try to run it under virtual machine with windows only.

Q: It works too slow for me. What can I do ?
A: Switch the generator to "performance" mode by -p command line parameter.
A: Read related article and optimize your rules.

Q: Is it possible to upgrade by Standard edition to Professional one?
A: Yes, please contact us by e-mail.

Q: Can I open project file created by Enterprise edition of the tool by Standard edition.
A: We do not recommend to do that. The enterprise edition has different internal design and adds extra parameters to the project file.

Q: Can I use runtime edition of the tool with Standard edition?
A: No, runtime's EULA does not allow you to do that. Also, there are important technical limitations for this case.

Q: I want to add new values to Value Library. Is it possible?
A: Yes. It is Microsoft Access 2000 data file. You can add values to existing tables as well as create new data sets.
A: Moreover, you can use your own custom Value Library. See "Settings" page fro details.

Q: I can see "Plug-ins" menu item of the main menu. What does it mean?
A: You can use plug-in modules for DTM SQL editor to extend general product functions like SQL console.

Q: The generator does not allow me to enter decimal places. What is wrong?
A: The program could not recognize your field as number, decimal, float, etc. If you have integer field, the generator does not show "decimal places" edit box.

Q: My Oracle database does not accept generated dates. Any solutions?
A: Open "Settings - Date and Time" page and use "Date Conversion function" like to_date('%s','YYYY-MM-DD HH24:MI:SS')

Q: The program generates years after 1950 only. How to fix that?
A: Open "Settings - Date and Time" page and extend range for year.

See also: Video Tutorials.