Overriding the Default Layout

The first time you run Database Manager, it loads its preset default spreadsheet layout stored in the format file, DEFAULT.FMT. The following table lists the preset default columns and the corresponding fields that appear.

Database Manager Default Layout

Default Column

Corresponding Field

Tag Name

A_TAG

Type

A_NAME

Description

A_DESC

Scan Time

A_SCANT

I/O Dev

A_IODV

I/O Addr

A_IOAD

Curr Value

A_CV

If you prefer a different default arrangement of the spreadsheet columns, you can override the preset default layout with your own by saving the current settings. You can also restore the original layout as the default by loading the format file and selecting Save Settings from the Tools menu.

 

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