The following represents the main features of the Data Manager:
Supports multiple database types
Data Manager supports many different database plantforms such as:
- Access XP and 2003
- MSDE 2000
- SQL Server 2000 and 2005*
- ORACLE 8i, 9i and 10g*
* - to be supported shortly
Provides a central data editor for project data
Data Manager allows editing of common data for multiple records. Filters can be applied to reduce the number of records found making data editing more efficient and consistent.
Data edited in Data Manager is immediately available in the other applications linked to the central project database, such as P&ID's Datasheets and Instrumentation and Wiring.
Report writer
Data Manager employs Microsoft Access as its report engine, allowing you to leverage your current knowledge of industry-standard software to create new reports. These reports are independent of the project database platform.
Macro Generator
Custom macros can be created quickly and easily using a Microsoft Access-type environment to assist with data management. Macros can be created to perform bulk updates to existing data, delete obsolete data or batch print reports.