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== Prepare Some Data == | == Prepare Some Data == | ||
− | Start the system, then press the button | + | Start the system, then press the button <Make Generic Input> |
− | this will make a generic input form, a template for | + | this will make a generic input form, a template for |
− | defining a database table and its data. The system will | + | defining a database table and its data. The system will |
− | use your systems text editor to open the file. | + | use your systems text editor to open the file. |
− | Save the file with a new name so it will not get overwritten the next time <Make Generic Input> is run. | + | Save the file with a new name so it will not get overwritten the next time <Make Generic Input> |
+ | is run. | ||
Now we will edit the file for your new set of data. | Now we will edit the file for your new set of data. | ||
− | Note that the file is full of comments ( lines starting with # ) | + | Note that the file is full of comments ( lines starting with # ) |
− | + | The purpose of the file is still insert, so do not change that | |
− | + | The name of the table should be changed to something like dogs ( generic_table_name => dogs ) | |
− | + | Now we come to the column or field names, change them for the dogs, something like: | |
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( name_first: => dog_name: | ( name_first: => dog_name: | ||
name_middle: => breed: | name_middle: => breed: | ||
name_last: => typical_weight: ) | name_last: => typical_weight: ) | ||
− | + | There are repeated records ( rows ) for this, get rid of the excess and make a bunch of | |
+ | sections so you have one section for each of the dogs you plan to enter. ( or make the sections as you go ) | ||
− | + | Enter your data, only one line per item of data. | |
− | + | When you are done your file should look like the generic file, but now specialized for dogs. | |
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+ | File it away ( remember its name ) | ||
Now for the input file <Browse...> to the file you just made. | Now for the input file <Browse...> to the file you just made. |