Make Row (Function 3); Print Database (Function 4); Advanced Database Menus - GSE 60 SERIES Technical Reference Manual

Database 11-9
M R (F 3)
AKE OW UNCTION
A. [ENTER] key alone:
For the "Make row" command, a new row is created using the
corresponding data from the parameters defined for the currently selected
database. Data in any or all columns can be a duplicate of other existing
rows.
This selection is used most often when storing transaction data to memory
when all data to be stored has already been entered into the controller.
B. An entry followed by the [ENTER] key:
A new row is created in the currently selected database. The entered data
is stored in the selected column and the other columns are copies of the
data from their corresponding parameters. Data in any or all columns can
be a duplicate of other existing rows.
This selection is used most often when storing transaction data to memory
when the key field (such as part number) has not already been entered in
to the controller.
P D (F 4)
RINT ATABASE UNCTION
A. [ENTER] key alone:
The "Print dbase" command causes the stored data to be transmitted in a
report format. "Enter Comm#" is displayed, prompting you to specify which
port should be used, for example, COMM 1, 2, 3 or 4. Key in [1] for COM1,
[2] for COM2, [3] for COM3 or [4] for COM4, and press [ENTER]. Refer to
the printer documentation for details about the format for this transmission.
This selection is normally used to generate hard copy reports of the
information stored within the controller. It can also be useful in generating
an end of day report .
B. An entry followed by the [ENTER] key:
CAUTION! This method MUST be used when a macro is programmed to
print the database. See Chapter 9 – Macros for details.
The only information that can be entered here is the port number. Key in
[1] for COM1, [2] for COM2, [3] for COM3 or [4] for COM4, and press
[ENTER]. There is no port selection prompt, but this selection operates the
same as method A. If you do not need the port number prompt, this is a
more straightforward method of initiating a printout.
A D M
DVANCED ATABASE ENUS
Complementing the Basic Database Menu selections are complex
commands that allow almost any operation you can imagine to be
performed. Since a series of commands is generally required to
accomplish a particular task, each of these complex commands normally
is used only with a macro. To access the advanced commands:
1. Press [ID] to access the basic Database Menu.
2. Key in the command number.
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