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3. Define the first database field.
To do this, give the field a unique Name, select the appropriate field Type and
the desired Length, and (only for numeric fields) enter the desired number of
decimal places at Decimals. Explanations of the available choices are given
further down.
4. When you have made all the specifications for a field, click on Append to add
the field after the last field you defined.
If other fields are already defined, you can instead click on Insert to insert the
new field ahead of the currently active field.
5. Repeat the last two steps for every additional field that the database is to
comprise. You can set up as many as 256 fields, provided that the lengths of all
of them do not exceed 4000 characters in total.
When all the fields have been entered to your satisfaction, confirm with OK.
The database will now be created and opened. You will find information about
filling in databases in section “Using the database module” (beginning on page
319) and in section “Using the database module (Windows Mobile)” (beginning on
page 328).
Tip: If you have made a mistake while entering the definition of a field and you
recognize it after already having clicked the Append button, you can go back and
correct the error. To do this, double click in the Fields list on the affected field,
make the correction and click on Replace. With Delete you can completely remove
a field that has been entered incorrectly.
Important: Once the database has been created, your definitions cannot be subsequently
changed with TextMaker. Changes are possible only with a dBase
compatible database program (DataMaker, for example). So, before creating a
database you should consider carefully what fields you need, what field types are
appropriate for them, and the maximum number of characters that each field
must accommodate.
Notes about the field type
With the field type, you specify what kind of data can be entered into the field. The
field types are as follows (the allowed length for each field is given in parentheses):
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