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# 10. Editable Data

Using the Editable Data feature allows users, with the relevant permissions, to edit fields in the front-end of the solution.

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Editable Data can only be used with Timeline Indexes.
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To create Editable Data, a Data Source, Data Source Group and resulting Index must be configured separately.

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## Create an Editable Data Source

Navigate to the Data Sources screen by clicking **Search Engine**, then **Data Sources**.

Enter the name that will be given to the Editable Data Source in the **Name** textbox. This name must be unique.

Select **Editable Data** from the **Type** drop-down list and select the source Timeline Index from the **Index** drop-down list.

Ensure the **Create Index** option is disabled and click **Create Data Source**.
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## Create an Editable Data Source Group

Navigate to the Data Source Groups screen by clicking **Search Engine**, then **Data Source Groups**.

Enter the name that will be given to the Editable Data Source in the **Name** textbox. This name must be unique.

Use the **Data Sources Added to Group** drop-down list to select the previously created Editable Data Source.

Enable the **Build Now** option and click **Create Data Source Group**.
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## Configure Index Options

Navigate to the Indexes screen by clicking **Search Engine**, then **Indexes**.

Locate the previously created **Data Source Group** and click the **Edit** icon.

Click the **>** icon next to the **Display Field Layouts** option and select **Editable Table** from the **Type** drop-down list.

Select the fields to become editable from the **Display Fields** drop-down list, or click **All** to enable an **Editable Table** display field layout in the \[Query]\(doc:Technical Documentation.CXAIR.User Guide.02. Reporting.2a. Query.WebHome) screen that allows each value to be modified. Delete individual selections by clicking the **X** icon next to the relevant field, or clear all selections by clicking **None**.

Click **Modify Index** to save the changes.
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## Use Editable Data

Navigate to the \[Query]\(doc:Technical Documentation.CXAIR.User Guide.02. Reporting.2a. Query.WebHome) screen and select the original Index. Select the **Editable Table** view to load the editable data.

Clicking a value will allow it to be amended. Once the desired modification has been made, click **Commit** to save the changes. Any changes made will be written when the Index has been refreshed.
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