User's Manual

DPC/TRACK
Users Manual
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Arrays
There are certain instances where it’s helpful for a particular field to contain
multiple entries. For example, perhaps you wish to record the testpoints associated
with a particular Tag ID. Depending upon the test to be performed, the actual
number of testpoints may vary, making it inconvenient to use several nonarrayed
Number fields. In this case, an arrayed Number field is appropriate.
The rules and limitations governing data entry in an array follow that particular
field’s definition. Any of the basic field types (Text, Number, etc.) can be defined
as an array.
Individual elements of an arrayed field are edited according to that field’s type. An
element of an array is any one of the individual entries within that array. Some
arrays limit the number of elements you may have, while others permit an
unlimited number of elements. Upon selecting an array, you will be presented with
buttons that permit the addition (+), deletion (-), and editing (e or Edit) of
elements.
There are several ways to add a new element to an array:
• Double-click within an undefined (C:Clear) element
(The new element will appear within the selected location.)
• Select an element and press the Insert key on the keyboard
(The new element will be inserted immediately above the initially selected
element.)
• Select an undefined (C:Clear) element and press the Spacebar
(The new element will be inserted immediately above the initially selected
element.)
• Select any element and click the + button
(The new element will be inserted immediately above the initially selected
element.)
Elements may be deleted from an array by any of the following means:
• Select the element to be deleted and click the - button
(Remaining elements will be “moved” together.)
• Select the element to be deleted and press the Delete key on the keyboard
(Remaining elements will be “moved” together.)
Elements of an array may be edited by doing any of the following:
• Select the desired element and press the Spacebar
• Double-click on the desired element
• Select the desired element and click the Edit (e) button