Note: For the HSQL version, if you get a message of DataBase Connection error: socket creation error you need to start the Database Server.
When the Record Editor starts, it displays the Edit Start Screen
Fields on this screen are
Field | Description |
File | Name of the file to edit, you can select a file by using the Find File button to the right. |
Database | The system stores it's record definitions in a database. The system can also connect to multiple Databases. This Combo allows you which DB to use. You could have different Test / Production Layout DB's. |
System | The Record Layouts can be grouped into different systems. This Combo Box is used to select a specific System. |
Record Layout | The Record Layout used to format the file. Only layouts belonging to the selected System (above) are displayed. Note: A Record Layout describes the format of a file, each layout consists of either
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Buttons on the Screen
Button | Description |
Choose File | Start the File Chooser dialogue which will navigate the File system and the user to choose a file. |
Reload | Reloads System and Record Layout details from the database. |
Layout Wizard | Start the Record Creation wizard. This wizard displays the file and lets you select the fields (by clicking on the first character in the field). See "Layout Wizard" for more detail. Note: This option is only available in the Full Editor. |
Create Layout | Bring up the Record Layout Creation screen. See "Record Layout Definition" for more detail. Note: This option is only available in the Full Editor. |
Edit | Edit the file. |
Browse | View the file, but no changes are possible. |