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Active Table Editor User manual

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Active Table Editor User Manual

Contents Contents....................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3 2. Requirements........................................................................................................................... 3 3. Key features............................................................................................................................. 4 4. Active Table Editor Architecture ............................................................................................ 5 5. Getting Started......................................................................................................................... 6 6. Options .................................................................................................................................... 7 7. User Interface .......................................................................................................................... 9 Main window........................................................................................................................... 9 Outlook Bar ........................................................................................................................... 10 8. Connections ........................................................................................................................... 11 9. Menu Items............................................................................................................................ 12 Table Item.............................................................................................................................. 15 Record Item ........................................................................................................................... 16 Table/Record Item................................................................................................................. 17 10. Forms Designer ................................................................................................................... 18 Designer Screen Overview.................................................................................................... 19 11. Menu Designer .................................................................................................................... 20 Creating a new Menu ............................................................................................................ 21 Creating new Menu Item....................................................................................................... 22 Speeding up Menu creation................................................................................................... 23 12. Users .................................................................................................................................... 24 13. Groups ................................................................................................................................. 27 Access Rights ........................................................................................................................ 29 14. SQL ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Screen Overview ................................................................................................................... 31 SQL Toolbar.......................................................................................................................... 32 Side toolbar............................................................................................................................ 32 15. Support Procedure ............................................................................................................... 33 16. License Agreement.............................................................................................................. 34

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1. Introduction Active Table Editor is software utility designed to give end user ability edit data quickly in any database.

2. Requirements Below is the list of Software that must be installed before the installation of Active Table Editor:

Software Microsoft Windows MDAC

Version 98 or higher 2.6 or higher

Microsoft Jet 4.0

Service pack 5 or higher 3.51.12 or higher

www.mysql.com

8.01.01 or higher

www.postgresql.com

1.02.00 or higher

www.ibphenix.com

7.3.4 or higher

Provided by Oracle

MySql ODBC Driver PostgreSql ODBC Driver Firebird ODBC Driver Oracle Client

Notes Part of OS on W2K and XP For MS Access repository For MySql repository For PostgreSql repository For Interbase/FireFox repository Only to connect to Oracle repository

Note: Depending on the Requirements you may or may not need to have all components installed

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3. Key features This product features: • • • • • • • • • •

Easy Tables editing Comprehensive security management User definable Menus User definable Input Forms Unlimited number of Users and Groups Repository Creation Wizard Easy Repository switching Repository Import and Export SQL Editor Integrated SQL Builder

Active Table Editor uses repository to store following information • • • • •

Users Groups Access Rights Menus Database Connections

Repository Creation scripts are provided for following databases: • • • • • •

MS Access Oracle MS Sql Server Interbase/Firebird MySQL PostgreSQL

Note: Once installation is completed you may find all the scripts in C:\Program Files\DB Software Laboratory\Active Table Editor Folder.

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4. Active Table Editor Architecture

Active Table Editor

Any List of M Database

Connections Menu Items Forms Designer Menu Designer Security SQL Editor

ODBC

End Users

Data Sources

Oracle, MS SQL Server. MS ACCESS, MySQL, PostgreSQL or Interbase

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5. Getting Started Repository creation Use wizard provided to create the repository or alternatively you may use default MS Access Repository. To Start Active Table Editor Click Start -> All Programs -> DB Software Laboratory -> Active Table Editor-> Active Table Editor Login Box will appear Change Repository Connection Options

Enter user name and password to login Notes: Default password for user Administrator is Administrator You may bypass login screen by running application as follows ATEditor.exe User=Administrator;Password=Administrator

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6. Options To change Active Table Editor Settings click System menu-> File-> Options. Dialog box will appear. Change Repository Connection

Delete Repository Connection

Create new Repository Connection

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7. User Interface Main window System Menu

Outlook Bar Status bar

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Outlook Bar Active Table Editor uses Outlook bar to provide the user with an easy access to the main functions of application. Below is a list of Outlook bar items with the short descriptions:

Connections

Defines connections to Data Sources

Menu Items

Defines Menu Items

Menu Designer

Defines Application Menu

Users

Defines list of Active Table Editor Users

Groups

Defines list of Active Table Editor Groups

SQL Scripts

Provides functionality to run SQL statements against target Data Sources and quick way to browse and edit data

Notes: All Outlook bar items above are available only to the members of Administrators group.

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8. Connections In order to edit data Active Table Editor must be able to connect to one or more Data sources. To create a new connection Click Outlook Bar-> Management-> Connections->Plus Icon.

• • • •

Dialog box will appear. In the Name Text Box type in a new name for the connection you are about to create Select a ODBC DSN Name from the Drop Down List Fill in Username/Password for the database you wish to connect to a. You may use ODBC admin to create/modify ODBC data sources.



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9. Menu Items Menu Items are the construction blocks we use to design user menus. In another words Menu item is a result of execution of SQL statement associated with Icon and appropriate Description. List of Menu Items

List of Menu Items available to current user

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SQL Builder

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There three types of items end user can use 1. Table 2. Record 3. Table/Record Table Item Item Description

Menu Item Icon

Data Grid populated with results of SQL execution

List of available actions is defined by the user security rights

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Record Item

Designer Button is available only to Ad i i t t

Navigation Buttons

Once logged in as an Administrator you are able to change this form layout by modifying existing objects and adding/deleting the old ones

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Table/Record Item Press to switch from table to record view

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10. Forms Designer Once logged in as an Administrator it is possible change Record and Table/Record item layout by modifying existing objects and adding/deleting the old ones. Press to show Forms Designer

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Designer Screen Overview Select an Object, than click on the panel to add it

Select an objects to modify its’ Properties

Select a field to link the object to

You may move objects and resize then by using mouse

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11. Menu Designer Every user has a menu assigned. List of items accessible by the user is defined by its access rights. Every menu consists of a root folder subfolders and items. Menu

List of Menus

Drag and Drop Items

Note: Administrator’s Menu is populated automatically when new Menu item is created.

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Creating a new Menu

• • •

To create a new Menu click Pop up menu-> Add. Fill in Menu Name you are about to create. Click OK to finish creation of Menu.

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Creating new Menu Item

• • • •

To create a new Menu Item click Pop up menu-> Add. Choose appropitate Item Type from Radio Group Fill in Item Name or choose it from drop down box. Click OK to finish creation of Menu Item.

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Speeding up Menu creation. It is also possible to use drug and drop for menu design and creation.

List of Menu Items

List of folders Press this button to see how menu will look like

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12. Users Active Table Editor uses roles based security model. Every user must be a member at list one of the users groups and have menu assigned. Combination of group access rights and user group membership defines list of documents user can get access to.

• • • • • • • •

To create a new User click Outlook bar Users and than click Add. Dialog box will appear Fill in User Name you are about to create. Specify if user login is disabled Fill in user password and confirm password Select a User Menu from drop down box Click Advanced tab and fill in additional information about user Click OK to finish creation of an User. DB Software Laboratory

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Note: All Fields on Advanced tab are not mandatory.

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Once user is created it is possible to modify Group membership.

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13. Groups Active Table Editor uses roles based security model. Every user must be a member at list one of the users groups and have menu assigned. Combination of group access rights and user group membership defines list of Menu Items user can get access to.

• • • •

To create a new Group click Outlook bar -> Groups and than click Add. Dialog box will appear Fill in Group Name you are about to create Click OK to finish creation of an Group DB Software Laboratory

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Once Group is created it is possible to modify list of Group members.

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Access Rights Access rights tabs defines list of objects available for group members. Permission No Access View Insert Update Delete

Comment Blocks access to the Menu Item regardless of group membership Group members can view the data Group members can insert records Group members can update records Group members can delete records

Hint: To add several objects hold ctrl or shift key and select objects using mouse.

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14. SQL SQL Screen is a tool to run a free hand SQL or SQL scripts. Screen Overview SQL Toolbar

Connections List

SQL Window

SQL Builder

SQL Execution Log

List of available tables Data Grid

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SQL Toolbar 1

2 3 1. 2. 3. 4.

4

Show/hide SQL Statement Show/hide connection panel Show/hide log panel Show/hide system tables

Side toolbar

1. Previous SQL Statement 2. Next SQL Statement 3. Select SQL Statement to execute

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15. Support Procedure Should you require any support please send the following information to [email protected] 1. Version number 2. Example of data 3. Script to create table 4. Database version 5. Operation system version 6. Repository 7. Description of the problem

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16. License Agreement Active Table Editor by DB Software Laboratory www.dbsoftlab.com [email protected] END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THIS SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and DB Software Laboratory for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation. By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, you may be subject to civil liability if you install and use this SOFTWARE PRODUCT. SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold. INSTALLATION AND USAGE Once SOFTWARE PRODUCT is installed you may use it for 30 days. After evaluation period ends, you have to purchase a license or stop using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. If this is an EVALUATION VERSION of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you may copy and distribute an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT; provided that each copy shall be a true and complete copy, including all copyright and trademark notices, and shall be accompanied by a copy of this EULA. If this is a REGISTERED VERSION of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you may install and use it for your personal use only. You may not reproduce or distribute the SOFTWARE PRODUCT for use by others.

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LICENSING There are two types of licenses available 1. A single computer usage license. The user purchases one license to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on one computer.

2. A SITE usage license. The user purchases a single usage license, authorising the use of SOFTWARE PRODUCT, by the purchaser, the purchaser's employees or accredited agents, on an unlimited number of computers at the same physical site location. This site location would normally be defined as a single building, but could be considered to be a number of buildings within the same, general, geographical location, such as an industrial estate or small town. OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license and may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by DB Software Laboratory. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA, provided the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA. SEVERABILITY In the event of invalidity of any provision of this license, the parties agree that such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this license. COPYRIGHT The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. All title and copyrights related to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text, and "applets" incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by DB Software Laboratory. MISCELLANEOUS Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact the author of this Software for any reason, please contact DB Software Laboratory (see contact information at the top of this EULA). DB Software Laboratory

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LIMITED WARRANTY DB Software Laboratory expressly disclaims any warranty for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and any related documentation is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or no infringement. The entire risk arising out of use or performance of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT remains with you. In no event shall DB Software Laboratory be liable for any damages whatsoever or refund any money (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this product, even if DB Software Laboratory has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This is the entire agreement between you and DB Software Laboratory which supersedes any prior agreement or understanding, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this license. Thank you for using the Active Table Editor DB Software Laboratory

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