iSimple Handheld PC 680/680e - Manual (Page 85)

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2. On the View menu, tap Database View, and then
tap Open/New Database on the File menu.
3. Type a name for the database and tap OK.
4. Double-tap the Create a New Table icon.
5. In the Field Name box, type a name.
6. From the Data Type list, select a data type.
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The data type of a field cannot be changed after the
table is saved.
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Text boxes have a size limit of 255 characters. To
enter longer notes, select the Memo data type.
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To enter numbers with decimal points, select the
Float data type.
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To enter numbers between -32,768 and +32,767,
select the Integer data type.
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To enter smaller numbers, select the Small
Integer data type.
7. To set the size limit of a field, enter an amount in the
Field Size box. You cannot change field sizes after
the table is saved.
8. To index the field, select Yes from the Indexed list.
Indexing a field allows Pocket Access to find and sort
information faster for that field.
9. Repeat these steps until you have created all the
fields you want for your table.
10. On the File menu, tap Save Table.
If you have tables that you do not want to keep updated on the device (such as product
catalogs), mark them as read-only when transferring them from the desktop to the device
to save time during future synchronization sessions. Windows CE Services will not check for
updates the next time you synchronize.