Delete field

You can use this function to delete optional fields from a table. It is not possible to delete a mandatory field.

Prerequisites: A database is open.

To run this function: Choose Survey > Survey database > Administration > Delete field, or Database > Database > Administration > Delete field, or Design > Blast design > Database > Administration > Delete field or...

In the Function Chooser, type DB DELETE FIELD, and press ENTER.

Fields on the Delete fields form

Field	Description
Table	The table that contains the field to delete.
Field Name	The field to delete. When you select a table, Field Name is filled with the list of optional fields in that table. Tip: Press TAB to add an additional row, if you want to delete more than one field.

Field

Description

Table

The table that contains the field to delete.

Field Name

The field to delete. When you select a table, Field Name is filled with the list of optional fields in that table.

Tip: Press TAB to add an additional row, if you want to delete more than one field.

Output

The field or fields you selected are deleted from the database.

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