4.9.2. Data table field types and editing<br>

### 4.9.2. Data table field types and editing

The data table may consist of fields of various types. The field type determines the manner of editing it. Many data and values are determined automatically on the basis of the drawing or other data. These values are shown enclosed in brackets and the user can overwrite them.

! To restore the default value (assigned by the program) enter “?” in the given field and press the “Enter” key.

The data table can include the following types of fields (examples are provided for graphical components):

1. Text fields.

2. Numerical fields.

3. Selection fields (multiple option fields, with an arrow next to the field name).

4. Compound fields (name followed by dots ...).

5. Information fields.

! Data tables may also include fields of mixed nature.

1. Text fields

In the text field you can enter text. In some cases the number of characters that can be entered is limited. To confirm the new contents of the text field you have just entered, press the Enter key.

An example of a text field is “Text” for a rectangle.

2. Numerical fields

Numerical fields enable you to enter numerical values. The value that is entered into a numerical field is usually checked automatically to see whether it is within specified range. If an out-of-range value is entered, then an audible warning signal is issued and the lowest or highest value within the permissible range is adopted, depending on the entered value being too low or too high. To confirm the new value in the numerical field press the Enter key.

In some numerical fields it is possible to enter special values, represented by letters or other characters. Special values are always explained in field hints. An example of a numerical field is “Height [mm]” for a rectangle.

3. Selection fields

In the case of some fields the range of values that can be entered is limited (e.g. “Arrow type” indicating arrowhead type at the starting point and at the end of a polyline). After clicking on a field of this type an additional button appears on the right side of the field which enables displaying a list of available values. Clicking on this button expands the list:

! When entering data, instead of using the mouse to display the list of values, you can press the Ctrl + Enter key combination. Ctrl + Enter is also used to close the list.

To complete editing the field, after indicating the proper option, you can click on the arrow on the right side of the field or click on another field in the data table. Double clicking on the selected option also closes the list.

! Double clicking on a selection field selects the following option in the list.

The lists that are displayed in the data table may be single-level or multilevel lists. In the multilevel lists sub-options are represented by yellow folders. To expand or contract a group, double click on it or position the mouse pointer on it and press the Enter key.

4. Compound fields

Some fields require that more than one value is specified. In this case compound fields are used. When you click on a compound field, a button with an arrow or three dots (ellipsis) appears on the right side of the field, similar to the one in selection fields. Clicking on this button opens an additional box with various fields, depending on the needs. An example of a compound field is the “Font” field.

You can close the window after specifying the values in the fields. To open or close a compound field, as was the case with selection fields, you can use the Ctrl+Enter keys. Editing can also be completed by clicking on the arrow on the right side of the field or by clicking on another field in the data table.

5. Information fields

Some fields serve only the purpose of informing and the user cannot modify them. After clicking on a field of this type a narrow coloured outline appears around it.