Adding Field Sets and Fields

To locate the form for adding field sets and fields, edit a database and select the "Fields" tab.

Field Set

Field sets are used to group similar or related fields together, and make it easier to add records containing an abundance of fields.  A field set will appear as a drop down bar, which is expanded by default while adding and updating records.  It can be used to show and hide fields.  All fields directly below the field set name in the database fields window, defined below, will appear under this drop down bar while adding and updating records.

New Field Set

Provides a descriptive name/title for the field set.  This name appears on a drop down bar while adding and updating records.

Adding a Field Set

To add a field set, provide a name in the "New Field Set" text box, then press the button labeled "Add".  The field set will appear in the "Database Fields" window. It will not be added until the button labeled "Apply Changes" is pressed.

To modify the properties of the field set, highlight it in the "Database Fields" window and press the button labeled "Properties".  For further information on configuring field sets, see field set properties.

Field

Fields are the elements that distinguish one database from another.  They provide a means of gathering and storing information in the form of records.  A variety of customizable fields have been provided.

New Field

Provides a descriptive name/title for the field.  This name appears on the page while adding and updating records.

Field Type

Defines the functionality this field will contain.

Adding a Field

To add a field, provide a name in the "New Field" text box, select a field type from the drop-down menu, then press the button labeled "Add".  The field will appear in the "Database Fields" window. It will not be added until the button labeled "Apply Changes" is pressed.

To modify the properties of the field, highlight the field in the "Database Fields" window and press the button labeled "Properties".  For further information on configuring fields see available field types.

Database Fields Window

The database fields window is used to house and display all of the field sets and fields that have been added.

Move Up

Shifts the highlighted field set or field up in the database fields window.  This button is grayed out for the top most value in the window.

Move Down

Shifts the highlighted field set or field down in the database fields window.  This button is grayed out for the bottom most value in the window.

Properties

Displays the properties page for the field set or field that is highlighted in the database fields window.

Remove

Deletes the highlighted field set or field from the database and removes it from the database field window.