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Database Management

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:16 am
by Mike Clough
I would like to know how people manage the databases. I have made about 5 different databases to cover thedifferent types of design that use different products. I keep them in the root database directory. Do other people do it this way? I can see that I might need to modify a database for a particular project, then put that database in that project directory. This is starting to get confusing, and when I need to add a new product, I need to add it to multiple databases. (Usually I use merge). I see where this can begin to be so complicated, I will need a spreadsheet to manage my databases.

Anybody do anything different?

Re: Database Management

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:27 am
by Smccoon
Good Question Mike,
I like to keep the number of databases to a minimum, but seperate them by Ag and Turf.
Outside of a few materials, there is not that much crossover between these anyway.
The biggest thing to remember for me is to choose the Component Database I want to use out of "Settings - Irrigation Design Specific" before I add any hydraulic materials to the design.
So, while wanting to keep the number of databases to a minimum, the ability to have independent databases in IRRICAD is a great asset.