Re: COMP: Iris dbase

Janet, I've lost the link to the database program. Could you post it again?
thanks,

kris

Janet wrote:

Hi,

Just for some clarification....

The Iris database is a runtime version of Filemaker.  What this means is
that instead of each person having to go out and buy Filemaker, several
files are bundled to make it work as if it is a full blown application.  It
seals the code so that only the developer has it and that no one can go into
the different files and potentially do any harm to the database or to their
computer.

I've developed this version on a PC - although Filemaker is a cross platform
application, just like Microsoft office and various other programs, when the
runtime version is made, it must be completed in the platform that you are
intending to use it.  Certain files like .dlls (dynamic linking libraries)
and the like are more common on PCs and where as the on a macintosh many of
those files are encapsulated.

Once you have extracted the file, you simply click on the Iris Version
2.4.EXE  This will open the database ready for data-entry.  The user
interface is fairly friendly.



Sorry Mike, I've run out of space to put more labels.  I really tried to put
it under, but I had looked at many references and ended up with these
categories.  Although I recognize that some categories do overlap,
(Laevagatas/Species) there were many times that I saw them cited separately.
I will try to get the MTBs in next time.  Then it will be a simple import
and you can easily change the type in the list view.  The more I learn about
irises, the more the database gets developed.  So it will always be a work
in progress.  I don't know if there are other databases like this out there
that are free and as comprehensive.  I've put my passions together -
organization, irises and computers.

The numbering system is for your own seedlings.  Originally I thought I
would follow the number convention of the registered iris, so you can
emulate that system.  If you already have the registered number of an iris,
then when you create the record, you'll be able to enter it.  Therefore I
believe this covers all of the concerns for the seedlings as well as other
irises that you end up having.  :D  I think you will like that feature.
Although it may not be absolutely perfect, I did have to take into account
how the registration for an iris occurs and also that various individuals
will use  their own conventions for naming.  I tried to get a happy medium
here.


I hope this clarifies some of the stuff. If you have any questions, please
don't hesitate to ask


~~ Janet ~~

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