enumByte and enumShort fields are still available
- For new fields, select appropriate enum field type in “Add field to [MetaName]” dialog
Selecting enum type for new fields
- If you want to migrate existing enum field to new enum type without losing existing data- please follow the guide below.
The guide is written for enum->enumByte migration and it can also be used for other types as well
The guide for changing enum underlying type starts here:
2.1) Backup your database just in case
2.2) Locate your enum in C# source files and create a copy with target enum type (in our case it’s byte).
Change a copy’s name by appending “Temp” postfix
enum type copy
2.3) Locate your enum field under “Configuration” tab and open “Change field type” dialog
Change field type dialog
2.4) Select enumByte as a new field type and set enum type name to your temp copy enum.
Click on “Change field type” button and save database.
change field type parameters
2.5) Switch back to your C# source file and change your enum underlying type to the target type (in our case it’s byte type)
changing enum underlying type
The guide is continuted in the next message…