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    #1

    Inserting Fields

    Is there any way to in an already existing table to insert new fields or reorder them?
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    RE: Inserting Fields

    Yes there is. Simply add the field to the bottom of the structure and then highlight the row by clicking on the little box on the far left of the row. Once it's highlighted, release the mouse button and then, while it's still highlighted, grab it with the mouse and move it to whatever spot your little heart desires.

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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      #3
      RE: Inserting Fields

      Edward

      Just like Ken said and to insert a field to any part of a table, click on the row below where the new field is to be and press the magic Insert button on your keyboard. It works every time.

      Keith Hubert
      London.
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      Keith Hubert
      Alpha Guild Member
      London.
      KHDB Management Systems
      Skype = keith.hubert


      For your day-to-day Needs, you Need an Alpha Database!

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        #4
        RE: Inserting Fields

        Keith,

        Some have mentioned about a possible problem with inserting but I don't know if it's the method you use or not. I hope not as that's a good way to do it.

        kenn
        TYVM :) kenn

        Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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          #5
          RE: Inserting Fields

          Adding fields has been reported as causing problems for some, but this frequently seems to be linked to the use of long field names (over 10 characters) since these are stored in the data dictionary and it is possible to lose the link. Adding a field at the bottom of the existing list seems reliable, since this doesn't effect any existing fields. While there is not requirement to have the fields in any real order, if you want to change the listing order, I would stongly suggest that you save any additions, compact the database, and then go in and reorder. This has never caused a problem for me.

          Jerry

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            #6
            RE: Inserting Fields

            Thanks to all of you for the information. But I hate asking stupid questions. Is there a reference book with detailed info about things like this. Unfortunately there have been several things I couldn't find in the User's Guide or I couldn't quite get what I was supposed to do. Ed

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              RE: Inserting Fields

              Ed,

              The best book or tool is this message board. Searches yeild a wealth of information and as you know, questions are eagerly answered. No question is a stupid question unless you ask the same question within an hour. Seriously, ask away for we've all asked questions that at one point or anohter, when learning the answer, have said, "Oh Dah!". I've asked my share ofd them. You'll be in good company.


              kenn
              TYVM :) kenn

              Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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                #8
                RE: Inserting Fields

                For what it's worth:

                I haven't had any problem - recently - with adding or inserting new fields but I did have problems in the past. The reason I had problems was because I tried to do too many things at once. If you simply add or insert a field it will probably be OK. But, if you add a few fields then move some around and rename a couple more, even the computer can get confused.

                My current method is to do one step at a time - add the desired fields and save the changes THEN move the ones you want to move and save the changes THEN rename as needed and save the changes. (Do you see a pattern here?) So far, this is working for me.

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                  RE: Inserting Fields

                  Ed

                  Alpha will do so many things in so many ways, that I doubt any reference book could cover everything. Ken is right, use the message board. If you can't find it in the existing reference materials, run a search on the forum. If that doesn't solve you problem, post the question. This message board is supported by many people who can help. Most probably learned in the same way you are, by asking questions.

                  Jerry

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