Troubleshooting guide

February 2006 197
Format tab
Use the Format tab to alter the format of each column that is included in the table. The
database items that make up the columns of the table are listed in the Item column in the
Table section. For each Item, you can assign a variety of formatting characteristics.
Example
Format tab options
You can specify the following parameters:
● Item - Shows the database item, and table from which the data is retrieved, that is used
for this column of the table.
● Show Value As - Use the drop-down list to select the format in which you want the
value to be displayed. The Show Value As formatting applies only to data types that
can be defined in the Dictionary.
● Align - Allows you to select the alignment of a field or column in a table. Available
options for alignment are Left, Right, and Center.
● Format - The options available for the format will depend on the type of item you want to
edit. For instance, a field that displays time will allow you to choose from a variety of
time formats. A field that is a number will allow you to choose from a variety of number
formats.