Form - Available Database Columns

I deleted a column from the list of database columns in a form.How do I get one back or if I have added more columns in the database, how do I refresh this list to show all avaiable columns.
Thanks

Hi,
You should add a new column for the deleted columns with the same name as of the database table field(click on FORM + at top of all fields in the form),and also if new field is added you should give the same name as of the field on the form.It will not be refreshed once if the fields are added after once you have selected the table in "table/views" section.
Hope it helps.
rahul

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