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· database structures that allow a thorough description of collected environmental data · databases use the industry-standard Paradox file format providing very fast access to large databases on IBM-compatible personal computers; large tables may also be stored on SQL database servers such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, and MySQL, and WRDB’s administrative functions used to control access · the user interface was developed using the Paradox Application Language (PAL) which takes full advantage of the Microsoft Windows graphical user interface · databases can be imported and exported to a wide variety of alternative spreadsheet, database, and text file formats · all associated databases can be created, edited, and printed using spreadsheet-type on-screen data forms · data entry and validation are done in batches, thus maintaining strict quality control · data may be entered manually using user-defined data entry forms or electronically using an intelligent data conversion program developed specifically for this software · subsets of data can be extracted with an easy-to-use filtering form, or advanced queries can be used to capitalize on the strength of the underlying Paradox engine · report-quality tables, graphs, and pictures can be generated on-screen for instantaneous review and analysis or printed on any standard device or to a disk file · data security is enhanced by password-protection of selected program functions · an on-line help system provides context-sensitive information to the user, supplementing the User’s Manual |
