Background

Since version 0.9.0 EasyTable Pro has allowed the modification of the basic table structure for native* EasyTable Pro tables (see Modifying Table Structures ).

If you need to review those features please read the article linked above or review this annontated screenshot of the table modification interface.

Step by Step

1. Modify Structure Mode

In the Table Editor screen you will see a button in the far right of the Joomla Toolbar called "Modify Structure" — when you click on this the interface elements that allow you to change the structure of your table will be revealed.

Why do we hide them? — Well first up they're generally not needed everyday. Secondly if you're not careful you could destroy a lot of work you've already put into your table — remember this interface allows you to change the actual structure of your table in the servers database.

2. Click the New Field button/link.

This will create a new row in the table editor showing a new "blank" field. As you can see in the image below — the new field is highlighted by a light green background which will stay until the field is either discarded or "Saved" to the database. A new field also has a temporary ID usually of the form '_nf_#' where the hash is replaced by the number of the new field (yes you can create multiple new fields at one time before saving).

3. Configure the New Field.

A new field is essentially blank — it needs to be configured before you can save the table and keep your  new record. There are several things you must do to configure a field properly:

1. Enter a Name for the field then press the TAB key. (This will cause EasyTable to automatically create a valid* matching unique alias for you).
2. You will need to select whether or not it displays in the List and Detail views.
3. You will need to toggle the Search flag if you want Joomla to search this field.

4. Save/Apply your Changes

It's easy enough to forget but once you've made the changes you want to your new fields click the Save/Apply buttons to committ the changes to the table. Once you've done this you will notice that the light green background on your new field has disappeared and it temporary ID has been updated to a standard field ID. As show below: