Facilities information can be represented spatially in CAD drawings as well as alphanumerically in a project database. This section explores how ARCHIBUS works with alphanumeric information stored in a database, and how ARCHIBUS presents database information using grid windows. It also covers the skills required for editing tables in the project database: editing several types of database fields, and creating and deleting records.
Additionally, this section presents the basics of using the Filter row to locate specific records. For information on additional filter options, see:
The section also includes a topic on hiding and reordering columns, accomplished in the Smart Client with a simple drag and drop procedure. For more information on customizing views, see Customizing Data Display Overview.
This section includes the following topics:
Databases and Their Tables - Selecting Items in a Grid Window
Editing Data and Saving Changes
Working with Parent/Child Grid Views