Define ingredient names and data types
- Last UpdatedApr 10, 2025
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The Template Definition template lists recipe ingredients and the item type associated with each ingredient. You must complete the Template Definition template first before adding data to the other recipe templates.
To define a Template Definition template
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Start Recipe Manager.
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On the File menu, select New. The three Recipe Manager templates appear.
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Select the Template Definition title bar to select the template window.
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In the Item Name column cells, type the names you selected for recipe ingredients.
You can only type one ingredient per cell.
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In the Item Type column cells, type a valid item type for the respective recipe ingredient.

Valid item types are; analog, discrete, or message. Type A for analog, D for discrete, or M for message. Recipe Manager automatically completes the remainder of the item type when you press Enter.