1. A method comprising the steps of: receiving a data input file, said data input file defining a first set of data fields to be included in a database and said data input file including a set of data elements to be included in said database; identifying a second set of data fields in said data input file that are designated to contain a Boolean element, said second set of data fields being a subset of said first set of data fields; defining at least one new data field, each new data field collectively storing a plurality of said Boolean elements; modifying said first set of data fields to eliminate said second set of data fields; and storing in a catalog data that defines an arrangement of said first set of data fields, wherein said arrangement includes said at least one new data field for collectively storing said Boolean elements.