Use this screen to select the type of field, name it, edit an existing field, or remove a field. If you remove a field, all data in that field in all records will be lost. The steps are easy to follow as AMFD leads you through the creation of the database, from naming the file to creating the names and types of fields. Fields can be defined to contain text, longer notes, numbers, and dates. You can also define pop-up lists in your database to list multiple alternatives.
Number fields can also have either a default value or a decimal, percent or dollar format.
The AMFD approach of utilizing a form style for data entry makes this application exceptionally good for collecting field data that later can be transferred to a PC for further utilization. The sequence of these fields can be modified after the database has been designed by going to the Field Definitions screen from the edit menu. The data entry screen of a sample inventory database. AMFD only allows one Notes field per database. Each of these fields can be set up for either ascending or descending order, giving the user a lot of flexibility in how he or she view data.