After putting on the kettle (it is Sunday morning, after all), I then proceeded to add a few Equipment Types and Equipment Models of my own:-

Code:

1) At the root directory (C:\SampleManualsFolder in my case)
2) Add new directories (for example):-
   \ECG Recorder
   \Suction Pump
3) Go to \ECG Recorder
4) Add new sub-directories (for example):-
   \Fukuda M.E. Cardisuny 501-F
   \Siemens Cardiostat 1
5) Go to \Suction Pumps
6) Add new sub-directories (for example):-
   \M.G. Electric SAM-420
   \Eschmann VP-45-TL
7) ... etc.

Yes, some "blasts from the past" I know (but just for purposes of illustration, as they say).

But that's the drill, guys:- a new directory folder for each type of equipment (and you decide what those types are), then a new sub-directory folder for each model (manufacturer-model if you prefer) within the type.

Observations:- as expected, the entries both the Equipment Type and Equipment Model panels appear in alphabetical order (and also in UPPER CASE).

Thoughts:- "if it were me" I believe I would have added another layer of structure (and yes, another panel) to display the manufacturers name separately (if only to enforce "correct" spelling of manufacturers names!). That is:-

...\Type\Manufacturer\Model

If you take a look at the screen shots given at the top of this thread, you will see (under Equipment Model) that some entries include the manufacturer name, whilst others don't (and simply show the model by itself).

OK, it's another layer of folders (and, perhaps, of complication) and I realise (and respect) that it would have been a decision (and one of many) taken at "design time". smile

Lastly for now, Joe ... how about being able to tab (you know, the good old-fashioned <tab> key) to er, tab (step) between panels? think