Entering Data in Grids    

You can add data in a grid if it is configured to accept changes. For information on setting a grid to accept inserts, refer to To configure a grid to accept changes. In the grid object, you can update, add, and delete rows; in the Historian grid object, you can update and add rows (no deletion).

NOTE: You must disable the auto update feature before changing data in grids. For more information on the auto update feature, see Automatic Update.

NOTE: If the grid's configuration is such that the fill direction is horizontal (that is, column names appear as row names), you will not be able to use the grid to write to a data source.

To insert data in a grid

1. While in run-time, double-click the cell that contains information you want to update. The cell appears as a text field.

2. Make changes/add data as required.

3. Click the Commit Rows button to save your changes .

To add a row in a grid

1. While in run-time, click the Insert a New Row button . A new row appears in the grid.

2. Enter data in each cell as required.

3. Click the Commit Rows button to save your changes.

To delete a row from a grid

1. While in run-time, select the row you want to delete.

2. Click the Delete a Row button .

3. Click the Commit Rows button to save your changes.

Depending on the type of data source you are updating, you may be required to enter a user name and password before the changes made to the data can be committed.

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