The Modify: Erase File Node - PSC PT Program Generator User Manual

The Modify: Erase File Node

After you have uploaded data from the portable file, you will want to erase its
contents. Otherwise, further data you collect is appended to the data you just
uploaded, and your data file will quickly grow out of control. Complete the
following steps:
Figure 99. The Modify Type Tab: Erase File
The nodes for uploading data are now complete. Close the
return to the main program level. Then select
to the file.
The nodes that you created for the
mation of the upload task. If the user answers Yes, it outputs the data file
over the serial port. If the upload is successful, a message is displayed, the por-
table's file is cleared, and the
the program beeps, displays an error message, and gives the user the option of
trying again.
Your portable program should now be complete.
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3. Enable the
TimeOut
list that appears next to
to the
Main Menu
pass with no input.
4. Press to save your settings and exit the dialog.
OK
1. Select the
Modify: Erase File
2. On the
Data to Modify
down list.
3. Select Monthly Inventory from the
4. On the
Modification type
5. On the
Next Node
down list.
6. Press to save your settings and exit the dialog.
OK
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checkbox. Enter 45 in the
. This instructs the program to return
TimeOut
if the user presses a function key or if 45 seconds
node to open its dialog box.
tab, select File in the
tab, select Delete from the pull-down list.
tab, select Exit Main Menu from the pull-
File > Save
Upload Data
returns. If the upload is unsuccessful,
Main Menu
pull-down
Seconds
Data Destination
pull-down list.
File
Upload Frame to
to save your changes
frame ask the user for confir-
pull-
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