Texas Instruments Avigo, User Manual

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Creating a New Data Table
Creating a Data table involves naming the table, defining field names, and the data
types for each field. After the table is created, you can then enter information into
the table.
1. Tap on the data icon to display the Data application screen.
2. Tap
Ú
to display the New Table screen.
3. Enter a name for the new table in the space to the
right of
Table name .
4. Enter field names for the new table in the spaces
below
Field Name . A maximum of thirty-two fields
may be created.
5. Tap on the list
ð
control to the right of the field
name and below Data type . A pop-up list containing
data type selections will be displayed.
6. Select a data type for each of the new field names from the pop-up list below
Data Type . Choices are as follows:
Select: When your data is:
Text letters, numbers, and symbols
Date calendar dates
Time 12-hour or 24-hour time format
Numeric real, integer, or currency type numbers
Checkbox
ö
= Yes and
ø
= No
List a list of items
Note: The List field allows you to select a list of items for this field. List fields
must first be created in Setup in the apps. application before you can add them
to your entries. A maximum of sixteen Lists may be created and managed.
Each List may contain up to sixteen items. For more information, see To
create and edit a List in Setup in Chapter 2: Quick Start Short Cuts .
7. Tap
(
to save the new table or tap
)
to return to the previous screen without
saving it.