To define Custom Data, use the DataSave/LoadCustom DataNew Custom Data command to bring up the Create new custom data dialog (Figure 11.1). Alternatively, if a Data Navigator is visible, you can right-click on the Data Navigator and choose New Custom Data from the pop-up menu.

 

New Custom Data Menu from Data Tab

New Custom Data Menu from Data Tab

 

 

Figure 11.1  Create New Custom Data Dialog

Figure 11.1  Create New Custom Data Dialog

 

 

To create the elements for the custom data:

 

Assign a Name to the Custom Data.

 

Set the number of columns and rows using the spin controls. The number of rows represents the number of data elements. The columns represent the parameters of your data.

 

The option for Open Data Grid is selected by default.  You can additionally choose to open the Data Navigator.

 

When you are finished, click OK. The Create new custom data dialog will disappear. A new custom data grid will appear on your screen, similar to the image below.

 

The cells of custom data grid will be filled with text, numbers or tokens.

 

New, Empty Custom Data Grid

New, Empty Custom Data Grid