Space Database

  • Use the tutorial in the HOW TO... section to add information to the database.
  • After creating a new column layout, select Layout from the Layout menu.
  • The field names in the Header section can be selected (by clicking on them) then moved and resized. The font can be changed (from the font, size and style menus).
  • The fields in the Body section can also be moved and resized. The alignment can be changed (from the Format menu) as well as the font, size and style.
  • The tools on the left hand side can be used to add features eg draw a blue rectangle to cover the Header and Body sections, then select Move to the Back from the Arrange menu.
  • Select Browse from the Layout menu and check for any alterations needed. Select Layout from the Layout menu, make alterations and return to Browse to view the final product.

    Planet database 1

  • Create new layouts (select New Layout from the Layout menu) such as the standard layout below.
  • Field names can be deleted (as for the picture field below), moved, resized and formatted.
  • Fields can also be changed to create an appealing presentation.
  • Databases can be viewed as a Slide Show. Select Browse from the Layout menu then select Slide Show from the View or Window menu.

    Planet database 2


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