Creating Record Formats

Creating record formats in a drawing file is an important step to creating meaningful database rows in worksheets (see Entering Data in Database Rows).

To create a new record format:

  1. In the Resource Browser, select New Resource > Record Format from the Resources menu.

  2. The Create Record Format dialog box opens.

  3. Enter the Name of the Record Format.

  4. Click New.

  5. The Edit Field dialog box opens.

  6. Set the parameters and click OK to return to the Create Record Format dialog box.

  7. For each additional field to add, repeat steps 4 through 6.

  8. Click OK to return to the drawing area.

When an object is selected, the Data tab of the Object Info palette displays all records contained in the current drawing.

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Attaching Record Formats to Symbols and Objects

Editing Record Formats

Splitting and Merging Record Formats

Linking Text to Record Formats

Modifying Objects by Record Value

Formatting Worksheet Cells

Database Connectivity

 

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