A method of programming an ambulatory infusion pump from a computer. The ambulatory infusion pump is programmed to execute a delivery program, and the delivery program is driven by operating parameters. The method comprises generating a table on the computer, the table containing a row, the row having a plurality of cells, each cell in the row relating to a different operating parameter for the delivery program; entering an operating parameter into at least one of the cells; and downloading the operating parameters into the pump.