#02-030 Creating a Database in DesignExpress Keywords: database Last updated: April 1, 1998 Q: How do you create a database in DesignExpress? A: The DesignExpress built-in database feature is good for creating a address book or small utility database suitable for merging with your labels. Creating a database in DesignExpress is simple: 1. Choose 'New' from the 'File' menu. 2. Choose the Database tab. 3. Double click the Database folder in the Database list. You will see a list of Database Templates. 4. Click a Database Template to see the list of Fields (to the right) that are part of the form for that Database type. If there isn't a database which exactly fits your needs, choose 'Card File' which is a general purpose format. 5. Click OK to open the Create Database window and type the name for the new Database in the Filename. 6. Click the 'Create' button to open the form for the Database and start typing the data in each field on the form. 7. To create additional records, choose 'New Record' from the Database menu to save your current record and clear the form for a new record. The keyboard shortcut for 'New Record' is F2. 8. When you are finished close the database using 'Close' from the 'File' menu. Notes: 1. You can navigate between records using PgUp and PgDown to move to the next and previous record respectively. Ctrl-PgUp takes you to the first record, Ctrl-PgDown takes you to the last record. 2. You can leave fields empty if not applicable. 3. You can change the names of the fields in your database by using the 'Rename Fields' command on the 'Database' menu.
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