Assigning a Data Source

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Your Data Source can be accessed for inclusion in your page sequence just like you would access in the Publisher. There are a couple of ways in which you can assign a data source to use, this section will highlight these ways.

 

Using the Tool Bar

1.In the Data group on the tool bar select the Data Source button.

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Figure 1: The Data Source button is highlighted in the toolbar.

 

2.Once you select the Data Source button, you will need to select a Data Source from the available menu and than click on the Save button.

 

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Figure 2: The appropriate data source is selected from the menu.

 

3.You will be able to view your newly added Data Source by selecting the Data Tab on the bottom of the Side Menu.

 

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Figure 3:  Data Source is accessible by selecting the Data Tab.

 

Using the Data Tab

 

1.Select the Data Tab located at the bottom of the Side Menu and select the Browse button.

 

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Figure 4:  The Assign Data Source button is located in the Toolbar.

 

2.Once you have selected the Browse Button you will need to select a Data Source from the available menu and than click on the Save button.

 

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Figure 5: The appropriate data source is selected from the menu.

 

3.You will be able to view your newly added Data Source in the Data Tab.

 

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Figure 6: Data Source is accessible by selecting the Data Tab.

 

Gear Button Options

 

After you have inserted your desired Data Source, you will notice a gear button to the right of the file name. By selecting this button you will have two options regarding your attached Data Source.

 

Reload Data Source - This option should be used if edits have been made to the Data Source you are working with, in order to obtain the most recent version.
Remove Data Source - Selecting this option will remove the current Data Source.