Databases

Searching!

Simple Search - search on one field

Complex Search - search on two or more fields

Simple Search

Simple search the forename field for "Brad" - finds everyone called Brad

Complex Search

Complex search on the forename field for "Reece" and the looks field for ">10" - would find Reece Mourning! : )

Databases!

There are three parts that make up a Database (Largest to Smallest they are ...)

Data File - the all the information, the whole database

Records - is all the information gathered on one person/subject

Fields - store one individual piece of information

Example Field Types

* Date/Time
* Numeric
* Text
* Graphic