Adding additional Database Fields to an existing label.
I have some labels with a database connection and already have database fields to use that have been selected. I want to add additional fields however I don't see an option. Will I need to delete the connection and create it again with the fields that are needed?
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As long as you add the additional data fields to the end of the existing fields in your database then you should be able to refresh the Database in the Database Connection Setup to pick up the changes.
In practice I have found that this sometimes takes a couple of attempts in 2022 to pick these up for some reason and so re-linking the database (ie Database Setup Wizard button, browse to reselect the file and the close the setup) and then saving and closing and reopening it often is quicker.
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in my case, adding an additional field did not refresh.
I solved it by opening the database connection. use the 'database setup wizard...' button.next,next... till screen pops up that shows maximum number of fields.
increase it. Finish. all field names remain in place. Only name the additional fields if you are not using column headers.
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