Chapter 9. Using the Database

Now for your reward! You’ve spent a lot of time creating this database. Now it’s finally ready to receive data. This chapter explains how to delete your sample records, enter the Global Settings data, create trip log records, and perform other tasks not covered in the previous chapters. In addition, there are some tips that may give you ideas for ways to customize Mileage Master.

Using the Database

Now that all the pieces are in place, you can start entering data in Mileage Master.

Enter the Global Data

Before you begin entering trip data, there are several important fields that you must fill in on the Global Settings layout.

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