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- Page 1 Database Manager User manual DMAN-US- 08/11/05...
- Page 2 The information in this manual is not binding and may be modified without prior notice. Supply of the software described in this manual is subject to a user license. The software may not be used, copied or reproduced on any medium whatsoever, except in accordance with this license.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connecting to database files ......1-3 Database Connections window ........1-3 Connect the Database Manager module to the database . - Page 4 Create a filter using predefined data ......4-25 Apply a logical operator to several filters ......4-27 Sort the list of filters .
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Connecting To Database Files
HAPTER ONNECTING TO DATABASE FILES Database Connections window The Database Connections window is used to connect the software to the various database files that are to be used. -
Page 6: Connect The Database Manager Module To The Database
Connect the Database Manager module to the database Database Manager must be open in the Database Connections window. Note A wizard is available to help you connect the software to the most frequently used databases. Choose the format option that matches your database format. If the format required is not available, do the following: Click Add... - Page 7 Click Next >> Note The choice of provider changes according to the system’s type of database. Click the ’...’ search button Select a file Click Open...
- Page 8 Click OK Click Next Enter a name for the connection Click Finish...
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Page 9: Modify The Database Connection Parameters
Note You can repeat this procedure as often as necessary to obtain the required number of connections. Modify the database connection parameters Database Manager must be open in the Database Connections window. The required connection must be selected. Click Edit Make the required changes... -
Page 10: Remove A Connection
Remove a connection Database Manager must be open in the Database Connections window. The required connection must be selected. Click Remove... -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Database File Structure
HAPTER ATABASE FILE STRUCTURE Database Structure window The Database Structure window is used to manage the structure of the database file: to add, modify or delete tables/fields etc. -
Page 12: Choose A Database From The List Of Connections
Choose a database from the list of connections Database Manager must be open in the Database Structure window. Click on the Database drop-down list Click on the data required Choose a table in a database Database Manager must be open in the Database Structure window. -
Page 13: Add A Table To The Active Database
Add a table to the active database Database Manager must be open in the Database Structure window. Click Add table Enter the name of the new table Click OK You can also copy the structure of the table from a table that already exists in the selected database. -
Page 14: Delete A Table In The Active Database
Delete a table in the active database Database Manager must be open in the Database Structure window. Click on the Table drop-down list Click on the data required Click Delete table View/hide active table’s data Database Manager must be open in the Database Structure window. -
Page 15: Define A Field's Type Of Content
Define a field’s type of content Database Manager must be open in the Database Structure window. Click on the required field in the Type column Click the drop-down list button Click on the data required Click Apply Define a field’s maximum size Database Manager must be open in the Database Structure window. -
Page 16: Allow An Empty Field
Allow an empty field Database Manager must be open in the Database Structure window. Tick the Allow Null box for the required field Click Apply... -
Page 17: Chapter 3: Database Contents
HAPTER ATABASE CONTENTS Edit Database window The Edit Database window is used to manage the contents of the database file: to add, modify or delete data. -
Page 18: Select Records According To Their Content
These actions depend on the type of database. Thus, Excel file records cannot be modified. Select records according to their content Use the content of a field to find a record. Database Manager must be open in the Edit Database window. Click the drop-down list button Click on the data required Click the data input field... -
Page 19: Select All Identical Records
Select all identical records. Database Manager must be open in the Edit Database window and at least one record must have been found. Click the drop-down list button Click on the data required Click the data input field Enter the data required in the data input field Click on the Select all button Note You can also specify the filter by clicking on the ’Check case’... -
Page 20: Select An Identical Record
Select an identical record. Database Manager must be open in the Edit Database window and at least one record must have been found. There must be several identical contents in the search field. To select a record, use the search tool: click on 1 (First), 2 (Previous), 3 (Next) or 4 (Following). -
Page 21: Create A New Record
Create a new record Database Manager must be open in the Edit Database window. Click on a field in the row marked with an asterisk Enter the values required in the corresponding fields Click Apply Modify a record Database Manager must be open in the Edit Database window. Click on the data you want to modifiy Enter the data required Click Apply... -
Page 22: Sort A Series Of Records By Alphanumerical Order
Sort a series of records by alphanumerical order Database Manager must be open in the Edit Database window. There must be at least two records in the table. Click on the name of the field required Note To sort records in descending order, click on the same field again. -
Page 23: Delete A Record
Delete a record Database Manager must be open in the Edit Database window. Click the database cursor for the required field Right click the database cursor for the required field Click on ’Delete Record’ in the context menu... -
Page 24: Chapter 4: Database Queries
HAPTER ATABASE QUERIES Database Query window The Database Query window is used to create and apply various filters. -
Page 25: Add A Query
Add a query Database Manager must be open at the Fields tab in the Database Query window. Click Add query Enter a name for the query Click OK Select/deselect one or more fields Database Manager must be open at the Fields tab in the Database Query window. -
Page 26: Modify The Order Of Fields Selected
Modify the order of fields selected Database Manager must be open at the Fields tab in the Database Query window. Click on the required field in the Ordered fields window Click on the Up or Down arrow to reach the data required Click Query Note For a better view of the query application, you can increase the... -
Page 27: Create A Filter Using Predefined Data
Create a filter using predefined data Database Manager must be open at the Filter tab in the Database Query window. Click on the Add row button Click in the Field field Click the drop-down list button Click on the data required Click in the Operator field Click the drop-down list button... - Page 28 Click on the value required Tableau 1: Description of operator functions Operator Lookup Equal to <> Different from > Greater than >= Greater than or equal to < Less than <= Less than or equal to LIKE NOT LIKE BETWEEN NOT BETWEEN...
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Page 29: Apply A Logical Operator To Several Filters
Click in the Value field Enter the value required Click Query Apply a logical operator to several filters Database Manager must be open at the Filter tab in the Database Query window. Several filters must exist. Click in the Logical field Click the drop-down list button Click on the data required Click Query to apply and view the changes. -
Page 30: Sort The List Of Filters
Sort the list of filters Database Manager must be open at the Filter tab in the Database Query window. Several filters must exist. Click on the database cursor for the required field Click on the Up or Down arrow to reach the data required Remove a filter Database Manager must be open at the Filter tab in the Database Query window. -
Page 31: Modify A Filter In Sql
Modify a filter in SQL Database Manager must be open at the SQL Query tab in the Database Query window. At least one filter must exist. Tick the box next to Modify the query in SQL language to activate the SQL Query and make manual changes. Click Query Note The filter can be created directly in SQL without having to use... - Page 32 Note The query selected can be modified later.
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Page 33: Chapter 5: Printing
HAPTER RINTING The Print window The Print window is used to select files for printing, to assign printers and to define various parameters before printing is launched. -
Page 34: Display Options
Display options Database Manager must be open in the Print window. Click Options Preview the document Database Manager must be open in the Print window. Click Preview Display the label design software Database Manager must be open in the Print window. Click Designer... -
Page 35: Select A Document To Be Printed
Select a document to be printed Create a new label template for printing. Database Manager must be open in the Print window. Click on the Create labels wizard button Follow the wizard’s instructions Note Creating a label in relation to the database allows you to define exactly which elements are required to position each database field. -
Page 36: Select A Printer
Select a printer Database Manager must be open in the Print window. A label template must be selected. Click on the Add or remove a printer button Select the printer required Click Validate Note The last printer used is selected by default. Configure the selected printer Database Manager must be open in the Print window. -
Page 37: Select Records To Be Printed
Select records to be printed Selecting records manually. Database Manager must be open in the Print window. Tick the boxes next to the records required Note The height of the data display grid can be modified by dragging the top of the window. -
Page 38: Selecting Records Automatically
Selecting records automatically. Database Manager must be open in the Print window. Click the drop-down list button Click on the data required Click on the data input field Enter the data required Click on the Select all button Click on the Verify button Configure the print media Database Manager must be open in the Print window. -
Page 39: Display The Selected Printer's Properties
Display the selected printer’s properties Database Manager must be open in the Print window. Click on the Page setup button Click Settings... Define the number of printed pages according to a field Database Manager must be open in the Print window and a printer must be selected. -
Page 40: Launch Printing
Launch printing Database Manager must be open in the Print window. A label template and printer must be selected. The records to be printed must also be selected. Click the Print records button Launch printing manually each time Database Manager must be open in the Print window. A label template and printer must be selected. -
Page 41: Allow The Database To Be Edited
Allow the database to be edited Database Manager must be open in the Print window. A label template and printer must be selected. The records to be printed must also be selected. Tick the box next to Allow the database to be edited Click the Print records button Stop printing Database Manager must be open in the Print window. -
Page 42: Close A Document
Close a document Database Manager must be open in the Print window. A label template must be selected. Click on the Documents drop-down list Click on the data required Click the Close current document button... -
Page 43: Chapter 6: Index
Index Add a query 23 Edit Database 15 Add a table 11 empty field 14 automatically 36 existing query 29 Choose a database 10 field’s maximum size 13 Connect 4 filter 25 Create 19 Find 18 Find a record 16 database 10 Database Connections 3 hide 12... - Page 44 key field 12 Remove 8 Remove a connection 8 Remove filters 28 label design software 32 label template 33 search tool 18 Select 16, 23 Select records 16, 35 Select/deselect 23 selecting a provider 5 software 32 manually 35 Sort 20 Merge Database 38 Sort filters 28 Modify 19...
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