New records can be created in the Master Dictionary table, the Dictionary table or the Data Level table. Complete the instructions below to create a new record. To edit an existing record, see Editing a Record for more information.
To create a new record:
Right-click the Master Dictionary table, Dictionary table or Data Level table on which to create the new record from the Domain Explorer and select the Edit Record option.
The Edit Record dialog box displays.
Type a name for the new record in the Record Id text box (replacing the default NewItem text).
Click your mouse inside the record editor (the white space to the right of the numbered list) and begin entering the attributes that will comprise your record. Press ENTER to move to the next line in the record editor.
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You can use the Go To text box to return the cursor to an attribute number that has already been entered. Additionally, you can use the Find text box to find specific text within your record. |
Select the Binary check box if the new record is a binary record.
Click Save.
The new record is saved. To verify the new record, right-click the table in which the new record was created and select the Show Data option.
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