====== Saving changes to tables ======

SSMS may give you this message when saving changes made via the table designer GUI:

<WRAP center round box 80%>
Saving changes is not permitted. The changes you have made require the following tables to be dropped and re-created.

You have either made changes to a table that can't be re-created or enable the option Prevent saving changes that require the table to be re-created.
</WRAP>

By default this is not enabled, to prevent you from accidentally dropping tables, but if you're sure you want it enabled, here's how:
  - Select Tools -> Options -> Designers -> Table and Database designers
  - Untick 'Prevent saving changes that require table re-creation' 
  - Click 'OK'

{{tag> ssms designer}}