New/Modify Data Item

Item Name - This entry sets the name of the new data item.

Source - This entry sets a source code for the new data item.  Generally, source cores designate the user creating the data item or the method used to create the data item.

Units - This dropdown sets the units for the new data item.

Decimals - This entry sets the number of decimals for the data item.  It's sometimes useful to trim trailing digits for easier display.

Data Type - This section sets the general type of the data item.  Numeric items store numbers with a set of digits, Text items store a string of text, and Date items store a specific date that can be used in minimum and maximum date search.

Description - This entry sets the description for the data item.

Remarks - This entry sets the remarks for the data item.