Because a MapInfo Pro table consists of two or more component files (STATES.TAB, STATES.DAT, STATES.MAP, etc.), all of these files for a particular table must be in the same directory. If you move any of the component files to a different directory, you must move all of them. When you want to back up a table to diskette, you must back up all of the component files.
Because each table has at least two files associated with it, you cannot change one file name without changing all the other associated file names. Otherwise, MapInfo Pro would not know where to find all the files that constitute the table.
To rename a table:
- On the TABLE tab, in the Maintenance group, click Table, and Rename Table to open the Rename Table dialog box.
- Choose the table to rename and click OK.
- Choose a new name for the table and click OK.
When you rename a table using this command, MapInfo Pro also renames all associated files. Keep in mind that renaming a table will affect any workspaces that contain the original table. If you rename a table, you must also edit the workspace file (.WOR) in a text editor or word processor to change the name of the table to reflect the new table name. You can also rename the table before you build the workspace. Renaming a raster file only changes the *.tab file name. Renaming a grid file changes both the *.tab and grid file name.