Search Results igp_us_pub_artifacts_pk

Overview

The table IGP_US_PUB_ARTIFACTS is a data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Student System (IGS), specifically designated as obsolete in versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. Its primary function was to store detailed records for public artifacts. In the context of a student system, an artifact typically refers to a digital or physical object, such as a document, portfolio item, or assignment, intended for public or shared access. The table's role was to serve as a central repository for the metadata and relationships of these shared educational resources. It is critical to note the provided metadata explicitly states this table is "Not implemented in this database," indicating it may exist in the data dictionary as a definition but contains no operational data in a standard instance, or its functionality has been superseded by other structures.

Key Information Stored

Based on the documented structure, the table's central data point is the ARTIFACT_ID, which serves as the unique primary key identifier for each public artifact record. A second critical column is ACCOUNT_ID, which functions as a foreign key. This column establishes a link between an artifact and a specific account record, likely used to associate the artifact with a student, faculty member, or institutional account for ownership or management purposes. While other descriptive columns (e.g., artifact name, type, creation date, status) are not detailed in the provided excerpt, the table's stated purpose implies it would store such defining attributes to manage and query public artifacts effectively.

Common Use Cases and Queries

Given its obsolete status and lack of implementation, direct operational use cases are not applicable. Historically, its intended use would have involved scenarios such as querying all artifacts available for public viewing, linking student-submitted work to their accounts, or generating reports on shared educational materials. Sample SQL would have centered on joining to the related accounts table. A typical historical query pattern might have been:

SELECT a.artifact_id, a., ac.account_name
FROM igp_us_pub_artifacts a,
igp_ac_accounts ac
WHERE a.account_id = ac.account_id
AND a. = 'PUBLIC';

Any custom reporting or integration referencing this table in an active EBS environment would require validation of its actual implementation and data population.

Related Objects

The metadata defines one explicit foreign key relationship for this table. This relationship is crucial for understanding data integrity and join paths.

• IGP_AC_ACCOUNTS: The IGP_US_PUB_ARTIFACTS table references this accounts table via the column IGP_US_PUB_ARTIFACTS.ACCOUNT_ID. This relationship allows the retrieval of account details (e.g., owner name, account type) associated with each public artifact record.

The primary key constraint IGP_US_PUB_ARTIFACTS_PK on the ARTIFACT_ID column would be referenced by any foreign keys in other tables pointing to this one, though none are listed in the provided documentation.