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=Data Manager 1. | =Data Manager 1.7.0= | ||
[[Image:datamanager_en_101.png]] | [[Image:datamanager_en_101.png]] | ||
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All the features you need for managing all your data efficiently: | All the features you need for managing all your data efficiently: | ||
* | * 16 sophisticated field types (Text, Number, Checkbox, Combobox, Date, Time, Link, Image, Location, Rating, ...) | ||
* unlimited number of databases | * unlimited number of databases | ||
* multiple tables per database | * multiple tables per database | ||
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* configurable display of fields (visibility, font, color, order) | * configurable display of fields (visibility, font, color, order) | ||
* flexible sorting and grouping | * flexible sorting and grouping | ||
* total and group totals | |||
* send data to Email, SMS, clipboard, Google | * send data to Email, SMS, clipboard, Google | ||
* sharing of database definitions with others | * sharing of database definitions with others | ||
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===Editing a database=== | ===Editing a database=== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:datamanager_editdatabase_en_140.png]] [[Image:datamanager_icons_en_101.png]] [[Image:datamanager_colors_en_101.png]] | ||
Each database has the following properties: | Each database has the following properties: | ||
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* Database (color): The color of the name of the database on the Main View. | * Database (color): The color of the name of the database on the Main View. | ||
* Note (color): The color of the note of the database on the Main View. | * Note (color): The color of the note of the database on the Main View. | ||
* Allow duplicates: | * Allow new duplicates: Enable this, if you want to be able to create/import duplicate entries. | ||
* Note: Some notes for this database. You can see the note on the Main View. | * Note: Some notes for this database. You can see the note on the Main View. | ||
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===Editing a field=== | ===Editing a field=== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:datamanager_editfield_en_151.png]] [[Image:datamanager_editfield2_en_151.png]] | ||
You get to the Edit Field View by tapping on an existing field in the field list or by adding a new field on the Edit Table View. | You get to the Edit Field View by tapping on an existing field in the field list or by adding a new field on the Edit Table View. | ||
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* Type: The type of the field. | * Type: The type of the field. | ||
* Color: The color of the field in the list of data. | * Color: The color of the field in the list of data. | ||
* Default: The default value for this field when entering new data. | |||
* Visible in list: Check on to see this field in the list of data. | * Visible in list: Check on to see this field in the list of data. | ||
* Show label in list: Show the name of the field as label in the list of data. | * Show label in list: Show the name of the field as label in the list of data. | ||
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=====Date===== | =====Date===== | ||
A simple date (no time). You can tap a button when entering data to get the current date. | A simple date (no time). You can tap a button when entering data to get the current date. Configure current date as default under "Special Field Properties". | ||
=====Date+Time===== | =====Date+Time===== | ||
Date and time together. You can tap a button when entering data to get the current data and time. You can configure the minute interval. | Date and time together. You can tap a button when entering data to get the current data and time. You can configure the minute interval. Configure current date/time as default under "Special Field Properties". | ||
=====Image===== | =====Image===== | ||
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=====Text===== | =====Text===== | ||
A normal field to enter text. You can configure to make this multiline. | A normal field to enter text. You can configure to make this multiline. You can optionally disable auto correct. | ||
=====Time===== | =====Time===== | ||
A simple time (no date). You can tap a button when entering data to get the current time. You can configure the minute interval. You can optionally suppress the value 00:00 in the list of data. | A simple time (no date). You can tap a button when entering data to get the current time. You can configure the minute interval. You can optionally suppress the value 00:00 in the list of data. Configure current time as default under "Special Field Properties". | ||
=====URL (Link)===== | =====URL (Link)===== | ||
An address of a WWW page. You can tap on a button when entering data to open it in the browser. You can configure to see it as symbol or hyperlink in the list of data. | An address of a WWW page. You can tap on a button when entering data to open it in the browser. You can configure to see it as symbol or hyperlink in the list of data. | ||
=====Email===== | |||
An Email address. You can tap on a button when entering data to create a new Email. You can configure to see it as symbol or hyperlink in the list of data. | |||
=====Phone===== | |||
An phone number. You can tap on a button when entering data to open the phone app. You can configure to see it as symbol or hyperlink in the list of data. | |||
=====Reference===== | =====Reference===== | ||
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==Working with data== | ==Working with data== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:datamanager_database_en_170.png]] | ||
If you tap on a database on the Main View, you get to the Database View. | If you tap on a database on the Main View, you get to the Database View. | ||
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Buttons: | Buttons: | ||
* the '''+''' button adds a new data item | * the big '''+''' button adds a new data item | ||
* the button with a paper and arrow right opens the database in a new card | * the button with a '''paper and arrow right''' opens the database in a new card | ||
* the button with paper and pencil allows mass delete or change | * the button with '''paper and pencil''' allows mass delete or change | ||
* the button with '''paper and +''' open the totals menu | |||
* the button with '''A/Z''' defines the sorting and grouping | * the button with '''A/Z''' defines the sorting and grouping | ||
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Tap on '''+''' to enter a new data item. This will take you to the Edit Data View. See below for a description. | Tap on '''+''' to enter a new data item. This will take you to the Edit Data View. See below for a description. | ||
===Editing data=== | ===Editing and duplicating data=== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:datamanager_editdata_en_170.png]] | ||
Tap on an existing item or add a new item to get to the Edit Data View. | Tap on an existing item or add a new item to get to the Edit Data View. | ||
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* Reference: Swipe to the right to clear the current reference. | * Reference: Swipe to the right to clear the current reference. | ||
* URL: Tap on the world button to open the URL in the browser. | * URL: Tap on the world button to open the URL in the browser. | ||
* Email: Tap on the envelope button to start a new Email. | |||
* Phone: Tap on the phone button to make a call. | |||
If you want to duplicate the current entry, tap on '''Duplicate''' (the button with 2 sheets of paper). The app will make a copy of the current data entry, so if you go back to the Database View, you will see 2 identical entries. Each time you tap on the button, it will make another copy. If you want to modify the entry while copying it, then modify it, duplicate it and then tap on the '''Arrow''' to undo your changes of the current entry before you go back to the Database View. | |||
For references, you can choose data from the other table by tapping on the pick button. This will take you to a new Database View, showing the data of the referenced table. You can also enter new data there. Tap on the arrow button to the right of the data entry, that you want to reference in the original data. This will take you back to the Edit Data View and show the referenced data in the corresponding field(s). | For references, you can choose data from the other table by tapping on the pick button. This will take you to a new Database View, showing the data of the referenced table. You can also enter new data there. Tap on the arrow button to the right of the data entry, that you want to reference in the original data. This will take you back to the Edit Data View and show the referenced data in the corresponding field(s). | ||
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Use back-swipe or tap on the '''Checkmark''' to save your changes. Tap on the '''Arrow''' to undo your changes. | Use back-swipe or tap on the '''Checkmark''' to save your changes. Tap on the '''Arrow''' to undo your changes. | ||
===Total and group totals=== | |||
[[Image:datamanager_totals_en_170.png]] | |||
Tap on the '''paper and +''' button to open the totals menu. You will get a list of numeric or time fields and the '''Hide''' option. Choose one of the fields to enable totals. Choose '''Hide''' to disable totals. If you have grouping active, you will also get group totals. | |||
Swipe over the total to push it to the left or right of the screen. | |||
===Sending an item=== | ===Sending an item=== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:datamanager_senddata_en_170.png]] | ||
While editing data, you can also send the current item to an external app: | While editing data, you can also send the current item to an external app: | ||
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That said, exporting your data to Google Docs is the fastest way to quickly make a backup of your data. | That said, exporting your data to Google Docs is the fastest way to quickly make a backup of your data. | ||
===Using the homebrew Save/Restore app=== | |||
Data Manager is supported by the homebrew Save/Restore app, which can be found in Preware. This is also an easy way to backup your data to the media (USB) partition. | |||
==Migrating your data from the Beta/Demo variant to the Full variant== | ==Migrating your data from the Beta/Demo variant to the Full variant== | ||
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This way, you first copy the definition of the database and then the data via the clipboard from one variant of the app to the other. | This way, you first copy the definition of the database and then the data via the clipboard from one variant of the app to the other. | ||
===The advanced but fast way=== | ===The advanced but fast way=== | ||
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==Copyright== | ==Copyright== | ||
Copyright (C) | Copyright (C) 2012 VivaLV Software | ||