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4.3 Add User Data Type

  • In addition to using the data types provided by the system, users can also use custom data types to define table columns or declare variables as needed

4.3.1 Introduction​

4.3.1.1 Definition​

  1. The purpose of user-defined data types is for variable declaration or declaration of other user data types

  2. User-defined data types can be used anywhere basic data types can be used

  • This section will introduce in detail the addition of user data types from three aspects (manual direct addition, external import addition, export user data type)

4.3.2 Add​

4.3.2.1 Manually add​

Manually add user data types directly to the project. The steps are as follows:

(a).Open​

Operation steps:

Project-->User data type-->Right mouse button-->Add user data type

(b). Add​

  • (Note to check "Open User Data Type", if already checked, ignore this item)

Operation steps:

Select the user data type and fill in the "namespace" (usually just follow the default) Note:The name format must be in the form of xxx_xxx, just check "OK" to add it

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(c). Set​

  • Enter the added data type name, data type, and initial value in the corresponding position
  • If there are missing variable rows after adding, click "+" to add the number of rows (select the corresponding row and click "+" to add the corresponding variable row)
  • In the variable table, select the entire row and click "Up Arrow or Down Arrow" to move the variable position up or down

4.3.2.2 External import added​

Operation steps:

Add user data types directly from the outside, click the "Import arrow" in the user data type menu bar, select the import method --> select the file (click the blank box) --> click the "Import" button ( User can choose "Automatically close the pop-up window after successful import")

  • There are two ways to import:

  1. Incremental import: Skip the import of variables with the same name

  2. Overwrite import: Overwrite variable import with the same name

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  • Note: After the import is successful, the newly added and skipped variables with the same name will be displayed on the import interface

(If user choose to automatically close the pop-up window, it cannot be displayed)

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4.3.2.3 Export​

Operation steps:

If user want to export an existing user data type, click the "Export arrow" in the user data type menu bar, select the export format, and click "Export"

  • Export formats are divided into two categories

  1. CSV table: Export to table format

  2. Source code: Export to code format

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