The Create new table window

Application

You can create tables using the Create new table window in the Quick selection new table workspace.

Description of function

The Create new table window

The Create new table window shows the following areas:

1

Navigation path

In the navigation path the control shows the position of the current folder in the folder structure. Use the individual elements of the navigation path to move to a higher folder level. You can edit the path or open a previous path from the History.

2

Content columns

The control shows a folder and the available prototypes for each table type.

3

Searching

You can search for any strings. The control displays the results under Search Result.

4

The control shows the following information and functions:

  • Add or remove a favorite
  • Preview

5

Unit of measure (mm or inches)

6

Path of the table to be created

7

Navigation column

The navigation column offers the following possibilities for navigation:

  • Search Result
  • Favorites
  • The control displays all folders and prototypes that you have marked as favorites.

  • Last functions
  • The control shows the eleven most recently used prototypes.

  • All functions
  • The control shows all available table types in the folder structure.

Notes

  • The names of tables and table columns must start with a letter and must not contain an arithmetic operator (e.g., +). Due to SQL commands, these characters can cause problems when data are input or read.
  • With the optional machine parameter CfgTableCreate (no. 140900), the machine manufacturer can provide additional areas in the navigation column (e.g., tables for the user).
  • With the optional machine parameter dialogText (no. 105506), the machine manufacturer can define other names for the table types (e.g., tool table instead of t).