>>... to copy the underlying metadata (associated comments,
>>flags and classes) from the db’s tables to corresponding
>>views and avoid having to manually enter this
>>information in both places each time. ...
>

Not the first time I have spoken to myself, so replying to myself
hardly seems much further astream.

Recevied a message from Dan Neuman with a solution to the above
that will help until I can work out my SDT questions.

DN>I do this all the time. Just use the "Copy Properties" button on the DBCX DN>Explorer.
DN>
DN>I believe the only thing it does not copy is the default generation rules.
DN>TO copy follow these steps:
DN>1) Select the source table or view.
DN>2) hit the "Copy Properties" button.
DN>3) change the dropdowns of the target table/view, hit 'OK'
DN>** That is all there is to it. Pretty simple.