{"id":27,"date":"2009-06-12T15:31:37","date_gmt":"2009-06-12T19:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarionsharp.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2009-06-12T15:31:37","modified_gmt":"2009-06-12T19:31:37","slug":"easing-into-clarion-7-part-2-of-9-new-dictionaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarionsharp.com\/blog\/easing-into-clarion-7-part-2-of-9-new-dictionaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Easing into Clarion 7 – Part 2 of 9 – New Dictionaries"},"content":{"rendered":"
To create a new dictionary in Clarion 7, there are three options:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Use the hot key CTRL + N, and select Clarion Data Dictionary as shown here:<\/p>\n
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Click on Data Dictionary (or TAB and select via the Space bar), and click on Create (or press the Enter key). This will create a new DCT with a default name of Empty1.DCT<\/em>.<\/p>\n
As you save your changes in the dictionary you will be prompted to \nrename it if needed.<\/p>\n
2. Use the Start Page to create a new dictionary. Select the Dictionaries<\/strong> link and press the New Dictionary<\/strong> button. Using this technique, you will be asked to name your dictionary prior to entering the Dictionary Editor.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Use the IDE New File Menu option and repeat the same steps as outlined in (1)<\/p>\n
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