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Overview
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Overview

The table CSF_MD_INST_STYLE_SHTS is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Field Service (CSF) module. It functions as a master repository for map instance style sheet definitions. In the context of EBS Field Service, which leverages geographic information for dispatching and service management, this table stores the visual presentation rules—or styles—applied to various map layers. These styles govern how geographic features such as administrative boundaries, roads, points of interest, and land use areas are rendered on digital maps used by field technicians and dispatchers. Its role is to centralize style management, ensuring consistent cartographic representation across the application's mapping interfaces in both releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.

Key Information Stored

While the provided metadata does not list specific column details, the table's primary key and foreign key relationships define its critical structure. The central column is INST_STYLE_ID, which serves as the unique identifier (primary key) for each style sheet record. This ID is the reference point for all related map data. Based on its purpose, the table likely contains additional columns to define the style attributes, such as line colors, fill patterns, symbol icons, label fonts, and zoom-level visibility rules. These attributes collectively form the style sheet that dictates the visual characteristics of a map layer instance within a specific map configuration.

Common Use Cases and Queries

Primary use cases involve the administration and reporting of map visualization settings. Administrators may query this table to audit or modify the styles applied to different geographic datasets. A common reporting need is to identify all map layers using a particular visual style. A fundamental query retrieves style information by its identifier:

  • SELECT * FROM csf_md_inst_style_shts WHERE inst_style_id = <STYLE_ID>;

Another practical scenario is joining this table with its related layer tables to generate a list of all defined styles and the geographic feature types they are applied to, which is essential for impact analysis before a style change.

Related Objects

The table CSF_MD_INST_STYLE_SHTS is a parent table referenced by several key map data tables in the CSF schema, as defined by the documented foreign key relationships. Each child table uses the INST_STYLE_ID column to link its geographic features to a specific visual style sheet. The related objects are:

All relationships are maintained via the foreign key column INST_STYLE_ID in the child tables referencing the primary key of CSF_MD_INST_STYLE_SHTS.