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Another feature that makes SimpleIndex great for integration with custom programs is its open [[database integration]]. Instead of using a proprietary database, SimpleIndex allows you to map its index fields to fields in any database table. It can be configured to [[create new records]], [[update existing ones]], or [[retrieve]] them for viewing. These are the three basic functions for working with database records and what gives SimpleIndex its flexibility. By implementing database interaction with generic functions, SimpleIndex is able to interface with and perform these functions on any database | Another feature that makes '''SimpleIndex''' great for integration with custom programs is its open [[database integration]]. Instead of using a proprietary database, '''SimpleIndex''' allows you to map its index fields to fields in any database table. It can be configured to [[create new records]], [[update existing ones]], or [[retrieve]] them for viewing. These are the three basic functions for working with database records and what gives '''SimpleIndex''' its flexibility. By implementing database interaction with generic functions, '''SimpleIndex''' is able to interface with and perform these functions on any database | ||
SimpleIndex also has a standard [[Database Autofill]] feature that lets you populate index fields from existing data in your database. This is one of the most useful and powerful ways of automating document capture. | '''SimpleIndex''' also has a standard [[Database Autofill]] feature that lets you populate index fields from existing data in your database. This is one of the most useful and powerful ways of automating document capture. | ||
== Database Basics Video == | |||
Video was recorded in a previous version of '''SimpleIndex'''. Refer to the wiki documentation for latest updates. | |||
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><youtube>https://youtu.be/Qk_3Gf9Z7n8?si=7RBn1QRRozXa3Ki0</youtube></div> | |||
Latest revision as of 16:15, 6 February 2024
Another feature that makes SimpleIndex great for integration with custom programs is its open database integration. Instead of using a proprietary database, SimpleIndex allows you to map its index fields to fields in any database table. It can be configured to create new records, update existing ones, or retrieve them for viewing. These are the three basic functions for working with database records and what gives SimpleIndex its flexibility. By implementing database interaction with generic functions, SimpleIndex is able to interface with and perform these functions on any database
SimpleIndex also has a standard Database Autofill feature that lets you populate index fields from existing data in your database. This is one of the most useful and powerful ways of automating document capture.
Database Basics Video[edit | edit source]
Video was recorded in a previous version of SimpleIndex. Refer to the wiki documentation for latest updates.