How to Disable the "Embed Command Table" Option in a View – BridgeWorks Help Center

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Article Goal

Explain how to disable the Embed Command Table option in a VDM View, along with when and why you should do so.

What Is the Embed Command Table Option?

When enabled, the Embed Command Table feature stores your Command Table logic directly in the .vdm view file. This simplifies sharing, as users only need the view file—not the separate .vdmct Command Table files.

Why Disable It?

Disabling this setting forces the view to rely on the local system’s Command Tables, which is often preferred during development or when managing centralized updates.

Caution: If local Command Tables are missing, outdated, or incomplete, the view may fail to run correctly after disabling this option.

Recommended: Make a backup copy of your .vdm view before disabling the Embed Command Table setting.

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Steps to Disable the Embed Command Table Option

Step 1: Open the View

Launch VDM
Open the view file (.vdm) that currently uses embedded Command Tables

Step 2: Access View Options

Click the View Options tab located on the main toolbar.

Step 3: Disable the Setting

In the View Options Embed panel, uncheck the box labeled Command Tables.

Step 4: Save the View

Save your changes by selecting the Home tab and clicking Save on the toolbar
This ensures the view will now reference local .vdmct files

Step 5: Close the View

Completely close the view after saving.

Step 6: Reopen and Test the View

Open the same view again
Make any necessary changes or click Run View to confirm it now references the local Command Tables

The view should behave as expected only if the local Command Tables are available and correctly structured.

Article Summary

Disabling the Embed Command Table setting allows a VDM view to reference external .vdmct files on the local system instead of using embedded logic. This is useful when multiple views share the same Command Table logic or when updating Command Tables centrally. Just be sure to validate that your local tables are ready before disabling the setting.

Use Case: You're working in a shared development environment where updates to Command Tables are managed by a team. Disabling the embed option ensures all users rely on the latest shared logic.