ASP |
Active Server Pages: script programming that queries data on an Internet server. The data can be viewed via a web broswer. |
Code |
Programming code (Visual Basic) used to perform certain functions. |
Field |
Part of a record and stores a unit of information; i.e. someone's surname, title of an artwork, ID number, etc. |
Filter |
Allows the user to retrieve certain records from a product by filtering information. |
Folder |
Basically a place on your computer where files are stored. Also known as a directory. See Microsoft® Windows help about creating a folder and sub-folders. |
Form |
Essentially forms determine how you view your data, they usually contain fields, buttons, etc. |
Look up |
A field with an arrow on the right hand side that, when clicked, opens up previously stored data. This is useful to ensure a standard way of capturing data. This feature should not be confused with the Lookup buttons/fields that jump to the information you select. |
Navigation bar |
This bar displays the number of records and allows you to move up and down the records. |
Path |
A statement that determines where a file, or files, are located (i.e. c:\my documents). |
Print preview |
Allows you to view your data and the lay out before printing. |
Query |
Queries are basically stored searches or filters that are used again and again. The user does not need to work with queries directly when using Logos Flow products. |
Record |
Consists of fields and stores categories of information; i.e. all information pertaining to an artist, or all information on how an item is described. |
Record Selector |
The vertical bar on the far right of a form with a small arrow pointing right. |
Report |
As opposed to a form, which allows the user to view information on the screen, a report is used to print the information out. |
Status bar |
A horizontal bar in most Microsoft® applications at the bottom of the application's window. |
Sub-form |
A form embedded in another form. |
Switchboard |
A common form found in Logos Flow products. Once you have entered your password, the Switchboard is opened and provides you with a point-of-entry into the entire product. |
Tab (1) |
Tab key on the keyboard. |
Tab (2) |
Tab control on a form that allows you to navigate through the pages of a form. |
Table |
Stores the records which contain the raw data in a database. The data is displayed in rows and columns. |
Thumbnail |
Reduced image or view of an image that is meant to give you an impression of the large image. |
URL |
Uniform Resource Locator - the proper name for an Internet address.
URL: Uniform Resource Locator - the proper name for an Internet address. |