Data Entry Using a Data Form

The data entry using a Data Form takes some of the tedium out of entering ingredient information. It provides a number of calculators and other features that enhance data entry. For instance, the order that nutrients are displayed for data entry can be modified to match the order in which they appear on a particular spec sheet.

Ingredient Data Entry Form Layout

The Ingredient Data Form is shown here.

The ingredients are listed in the top portion of the window (A) and the values for each property are shown in the middle of the window (B). The current property that is selected for editing is shown just above the list of properties (C). The user can modify the value by entering a new one in the box (D) and pressing the Enter button (E). Some properties such as price have a calculator associated with it (F). The Property List Appearance dropdown allows the user to change the order of the property list and whether units such as density are shown in Kg/L or lb/gal (G). Typically, the amounts shown are based on 100 g. The serving size can be changed to something other than 100 g if need be (H). Once values have been modified the Update button (L) updates information for saving to the ingredient file.

The search feature (J) at the top of the window provides for finding an ingredient based on its description, finding an ingredient based on its reference number, or finding a property. The missing value feature (K) displays the properties that are missing values for the current selected property appearance and all properties. The Display List button (K) shows all properties missing values. The Converter button (M) converts units (for example mg/100g to %). The Calculator button (I) opens the TechWizard Online™ Calculator. There also a feature (N) to calculate property amounts for nutrients required for the new label format [Added Sugars, Vitamin A (RAE), Vitamin D (D2 + D30, and Vitamin E (mg)].

Using the Ingredient Data Form

The user should already have the ingredient editor open.  To do this, please refer to Ingredient Editor – Open the Current Ingredient File.

Click the Form button and select Use Data Form.

The Ingredient Data Form appears (see figure below).

Select the ingredient you wish to edit (A). If it is not in the list, close the form and add it (please refer to Adding Ingredients to an Ingredient File).

If needed, select the Property List Appearance (B).

If the Serving Size is other than 100 g, enter the serving size in the space provided (C).

Select the property you wish to modify (D). Enter the new value in the space provided (E) and press the Enter button (F).

If need be use the associated calculator at the bottom of the screen.

Press the Update button (G) when you are finished modifying properties for the selected ingredient.

Close the window when finished. When prompted to save changes answer yes.