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Note: It is highly recommended to use the Database Extract variable (when multiple
columns are required) instead of defining multiple database variables. This is due to the
fact that for every (dBase) database variable, the entire database is loaded into RAM
and there is no point in loading the same database several times.
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(1) Key
Given an entry value the database searches the key field for a match. Usually a unique
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database.
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This is the column where the data required to pri
The list of available fields is automatically up
database.
(3) Field Type
Shows the data field type (Text or Floating point).
(4) Add this field
Use this shortcut to quickly add a Database Extract variable (page 149).
The Database Extract variable is automatically filled in w
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