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In the absolute sense, Trackpro does not have this capability. However, there is a better alternative to saving the data in a database. The grid in the Form View may be used to store a hypertext link to a file, folder, or url. So here's what you can do:

1. Create a template of the data structure and calculations required for each instrument in a spreadsheet.
2. A copy of the spreadsheet can then be linked to the item in Trackpro's Form View.
3. When required you can enter the data into the spreadsheet.

Links can be created by:

• Entering then directly using the keyboard
• Selecting files or folders from the common file dialog after pressing the "Browse" Command button
• Dragging and dropping a file on to the grid.

After entering a link just click the hyperlink (blue underlined text) to open the file. The hypertext link field may contain up to 255 alphanumeric characters.

Tip: Enter a folder address such as c:\instruments\calipers\item234. When you right-click the link a Windows Explorer Window will open and display all the files in the folder.

Note: You must click the "Edit" command button prior to creating a link. To open the link you must not be in the "Edit" mode.