Adding a Grid Object

To add a new grid object:

1. Create the text or XML file that contains the grid data.
2. While viewing the list of grid objects, click Add Grid.

   The Grid Data dialog appears:

   

3. Enter the grid name.
4. (optional) Specify the ID of the cell to which you want to restrict use of the grid.

   A grid that is restricted to a particular cell can be used in that cell and clones of that cell. You can use an unrestricted grid in any cell.

   1. To find a cell, click Search.

   

   1. To search for cells added within a certain time period, specify a the From and To date.
   2. To search for cells by name, enter the name of the cell.

      The search is case-insensitive and matches partial strings. For example, searching for AS returns names that include "as," such as "Master" and "Season."

   3. To search for a specific cell, enter the cell ID.

      If the Name and ID conflict, the search result set is empty.

   4. Click Search.
   5. Click Close to return to the Grid Data dialog.
5. Enter the full path and filename of the grid data file. Alternatively, click Browse to find the file.
6. Select the format of the grid data file, either Text or XML.

   For more information, see Uploading Grid Data in Text Format and Uploading Grid Data in XML Format.

7. Enter a description of the grid.
8. Click Save.

   Grid Publisher saves the grid as an object in the database.