|When you design your own database, you'll typically create a new database file, define the fields for a table, then enter data into the table. The exact process depends on your database software. As an example, you can walk through the process that is required if you use Microsoft Access, a popular database software package.|8160|3480|2340|3675||0|0|0|0|
|Suppose that you want to create a database of your household valuables for insurance purposes. To create a new database, click the New button.|2245|975|1590|2370||0|0|1|0|
|You must now define a table structure to hold data. Your table structure consists of field names and the characteristics for each field.|5745|3690|1125|3420||0|0|0|0|
|The next field in this table will hold the name of any items you want to include in the household inventory. The name of the next field will be Item.|1755|4375|1350|2865||0|0|3|1|
|A pull down list offers "Yes" or "No" choices. Selecting "Yes" defines this field as required, so it cannot be skipped during the data entry process.|8665|6810|1350|2715||0|0|1|0|
|By selecting 1 as the default, a 1 will always appear in the field, but this number can be changed for any item during data entry.|6955|6105|1710|2220||0|0|1|0|