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The WinSieve program has
been designed around the concept of projects. A schematic of the
database structure is shown on the next page followed by a detailed
description of all the data fields. This data storage method allows
for the expansion, archival, and network administration of a large
number of projects.
Using this method a
separate Microsoft Access 97 database is used to store each project
for each application. Each project is stored in a separate
directory, which can be on the same computer or spread across a
network. The number of databases for each project will depend upon
the applications being used for that project.
A master project
database, also in Microsoft Access 97 format, is used to keep track
of the projects and their locations on the network. This master
project database is also used to store data (such as symbol
libraries and text macros) that is common to all projects and
applications. In addition to the master project database, separate
application master databases are used to store data that is common
to all projects but specific to the application. A WinSieve master
database is used to store templates which can be accessed by all
projects.
The creation and editing of
projects is supported by the following features:
- Separate toolbar for project
functions only.
- No limit to the number of
projects.
- New projects can be easily
created. Project directories are automatically created.
- Existing projects can be opened
and closed using toolbar and menu commands.
- Projects can be deleted, including
project directories.
- Projects not in master database
can be imported into master database.
- Multiple sieve analyses in a
project can be printed at once.
- Sieve analysis results can be exported to
the clipboard, a bitmap file, a metafile, or an exchange file.
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