HP 820, User Manual

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Chapter 6
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6. From the Data Type list , select a data type.
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The data type of a field cannot be changed
after the table is saved.
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Text boxes have a size limit of 255 characters. To
enter longer notes, select the Memo data type.
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To enter numbers with decimal points,
select the Float data type.
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To enter numbers between -32,768 and
+32,767, select the Integer data type.
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To enter smaller numbers, select the Small
Integer data type.
7. To set the size limit of a field, enter an amount in the
Field Size box. You will not be able to change field
sizes after the table is saved.
8. To index the field, select Yes from the Indexed list.
Indexing a field allows Pocket Access to find and sort
information faster for that field.
9. Repeat these steps until you have created all the
fields you want for your table.
10. On the File menu, click Save Table .
If you have tables that you do not want to keep updated on the device (such as product
catalogs), mark them as read-only when transferring them from the desktop to the device
to save time during future synchronization sessions. Windows CE Services will not check for
updates the next time you synchronize.