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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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* 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)===== | ||
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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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===Editing and duplicating 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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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 | ||