Building a Data Entry Control File

The Data Entry Control File is the interface for data entry; options related to entering missing values, double entry verification, and data entry screen navigation can be specified under Data Entry Build Options.

Create a Data Entry Control File

  1. Select Build|Data Entry Application from the Design Studio Menu.

Design Studio Menu Build|Data Entry Application

  1. In the Save In drop-down box, select the folder where you want your file saved (default is the folder where the Specifications File resides).
  2. In the File Name box, enter the filename for the Data Entry Control File (default is the name of the Specifications File plus DE.QDE).
  3. Click the Options button to refine settings for your data entry application (See Data Entry Build Options).
  4. Click Save.

You will then be prompted: The requested product has been built. Would you like to try out the Control File now? Click No to return to the Design Studio (the Control File will still be created). Click Yes to test the Data Entry Application. QDS will launch the QDS Data Entry Module and open the newly created Control File. (See Entering Data.)