This section is from the "Practical PostgreSQL" book, by John Worsley and Joshua Drake. Also available from Amazon: Practical PostgreSQL.
The name of the table you wish to create within PostgreSQL.
You can set what table(s) this table will inherit attributes from. A list of available tables is located in the dropdown box. Note that the list is not restricted to holding just one value; you can click the downward arrow button and choose another table to add that table to the inheritance list.
Enter any expressions you wish to have checked on INSERT and UPDATE commands.
Enter any constraints you wish to place upon the table.
 
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