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The following terms include those that are Memento-specific and those that relate to the user of databases and mobile applications.
The following terms include those that are Memento-specific and those that relate to the user of databases and mobile applications.
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= Terms =
 
== A ==
; <div id=aggregation></div>Aggregation
; <div id=aggregation></div>Aggregation
: In Memento, the set of operations and views that apply to the entire library or to each entry group in the library as well as to the entire library. Operations include sum, average, maximum, and minimum. Views include showing entries from related libraries when they are related to the shown entries of the current library.
: In Memento, the set of operations and views that apply to the entire library or to each entry group in the library as well as to the entire library. Operations include sum, average, maximum, and minimum. Views include showing entries from related libraries when they are related to the shown entries of the current library.
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; <div id=autofill></div>Autofill
; <div id=autofill></div>Autofill
: In Memento, the act of filling in data from an appropriate external data source when an entry is created
: In Memento, the act of filling in data from an appropriate external data source when an entry is created
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== C ==
; <div id=calendar_view></div>Calendar view
: The [[#view|view]] of listed library entries in which the format of the list is that of a calendar of events.
 
; <div id=card></div>Card
; <div id=card></div>Card
: Synonyms: [[#dialog|dialog]], [[#form|form]]<br/>A proper subset of a screen that pops up "in front of" a screen to support the collection of information or performance of a task, and upon completion, returns to the "underlying" screen.
: (Mobile term)
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: Synonyms: [[#dialog|Dialog]], [[#form|Form]]<br/>In the mobile edition, a proper subset of a screen that pops up modally in front of a screen to support the collection of information or performance of a task, and upon completion, returns to the "underlying" screen. That is, it is ''modal''; when the card pops up, the user is in the card mode; when the card is completed or dismissed, the user is returned to the screen mode.
 
; <div id=cards_view></div>Cards view
: (Mobile feature)
: In the mobile edition, in '''''Card view''''', the Display of entries in a list in the form of cards, shown 2-up on the list screen, and showing the same information as is shown in '''''List view''''' &mdash; namely, thumbnail (if any), entry name, entry description, and entry status. ''See [[#view|View]].''
 
== D ==
; <div id=database></div>Database
; <div id=database></div>Database
: A general term for an organized set of data, gathered and organized for a purpose, generally comprising multiple libraries. One could consider the set of libraries within a Group to be a database; or perhaps each set of libraries that are linked together to formulate a solution; or the entire Memento Cloud for a given user.
: A general term for an organized set of data, gathered and organized for a purpose, generally comprising multiple libraries. One could consider the set of libraries within a Group to be a database; or perhaps each set of libraries that are linked together to formulate a solution; or the entire Memento Cloud for a given user.


; <div id=dialog></div>Dialog
; <div id=dialog></div>Dialog
: Synonyms: [[#card|card]], [[#form|form]] (In Memento, the term ''card'' is preferred.)<br/>A proper subset of a screen that pops up "in front of" a screen to support the collection of information or performance of a task, and upon completion, returns to the "underlying" screen.
: Synonyms: [[#card|Card]], [[#form|Form]] (In Memento, the term ''card'' is preferred.)<br/>A proper subset of a screen that pops up "in front of" a screen to support the collection of information or performance of a task, and upon completion, returns to the "underlying" screen.
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; <div id="display"></div>Display
: (Mobile term)
: In the '''mobile edition''', the way Memento is presented to the user, as a part of the device and its operating system. A app's screen is generally shown on the display.
 
; <div id=team></div>Dropdown panel
: A [[#panel|panel]] that consists of a button that drops a menu down, each item identifying a subordinate panel that will drop down, based on the name displayed in the dropdown menu item.
 
== E ==
; <div id=entry></div>Entry
; <div id=entry></div>Entry
: Synonyms: [[#record|record]], [[#row|row]]<br/>A unit of fielded data within a library
: Synonyms: [[#record|Record]], [[#row|row]]<br/>A unit of fielded data within a library<br/>An instance or occurrence of data across fields or columns


; <div id="entries list footer bar"></div>Entries List Footer Bar
; <div id="entries list footer bar"></div>Entries List Footer Bar
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: A display bar at the head of a list of entries. It may include the number of entries in the list as well as aggregation information.
: A display bar at the head of a list of entries. It may include the number of entries in the list as well as aggregation information.
: Context - [[Library Entries List screen|Entries List screen]]
: Context - [[Library Entries List screen|Entries List screen]]
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== F ==
; <div id=field></div>Field
: A typed data item occupying a position within a library or table
: Context - [[Glossary#Library|Library]]
 
; <div id=filter></div>Filter
; <div id=filter></div>Filter
: The restriction of a list of library entries to those whose values match certain filtration criteria
: The restriction of a list of library entries to those whose values match certain filtration criteria
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; <div id=form></div>Form
; <div id=form></div>Form
: Synonyms: [[#card|card]], [[#dialog|dialog]] (In Memento, the term ''card'' is preferred.)<br/>A proper subset of a screen that pops up "in front of" a screen to support the collection of information or performance of a task, and upon completion, returns to the "underlying" screen.
: Synonyms: [[#card|Card]], [[#dialog|Dialog]] (In Memento, the term ''card'' is preferred.)<br/>A proper subset of a screen that pops up "in front of" a screen to support the collection of information or performance of a task, and upon completion, returns to the "underlying" screen.
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== G ==
; <div id=group></div>Group :
; <div id=group></div>Group :
:; Context - [[Libraries List screen]] : A ''library group'', or subdivision of the libraries in a database. Groups simplify lists of libraries. They are merely containers; there is no functionality defined for groups.
:; Context - [[Libraries List screen]] : A ''library group'', or subdivision of the libraries in a database. Groups simplify lists of libraries. They are merely containers; there is no functionality defined for groups.
:; Context - [[Library Entries List screen#rightsidemenu|Entries List screen, right-side menu]] : The act of summarizing a list of entries by the values of a field of the library.<br/>A set of such matching entries.
:; Context - [[Library Entries List screen#rightsidemenu|Entries List screen, right-side menu]] : The act of summarizing a list of entries by the values of a field of the library.<br/>A set of such matching entries.
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== H ==
; <div id="hamburger menu"></div> Hamburger Menu :
:; Context - [[Libraries List screen]] : In the upper-left corner of the Libraries List screen is an icon resembling a hamburger -- 3 lines representing a burger patty between 2 buns -- which when pressed deploys a pulldown menu consisting of 4 sections... a list of library groups, beginning with the default group (My Libraries), and continuing with any groups the user may have added.
 
== K ==
; <div id=kanban_view></div>Kanban view
: In the mobile edition, the [[#view|view]] of listed library entries in which the format of the list is that of a set of columns with entries listed within certain of the columns. The metaphor used is that of a bulletin board with sticky notes stuck in certain of the columns, generally to manage a set of tasks whose status may change frequently and are thus indicated by moving the sticky note (entry) from one column to another.
 
; <div id="kebab menu"></div>Kebab menu :
: Context - [[Library Entries List screen]]
: In the mobile edition, in the upper-right corner of the Library Entries List screen is an icon resembling a shish kebab -- a line representing a roasting spit and 3 dots representing 3 morsels -- which when pressed deploys the [right-side menu], including an initial menu option to edit the library -- that, to display and optionally change the structure of the library, mostly consisting of field definitions.
 
== L ==
; <div id=Library></div>Library
; <div id=Library></div>Library
: Synonym: [[#table|table]]<br/>A container for entries (records, rows) of fielded data
: Synonym: [[#table|Table]]<br/>A container for entries (records, rows) of fielded data


; <div id=list></div>List
; <div id=list></div>List
: A list is just a list &mdash; a sequence of items of whatever sort. There are a few primary lists of interest in Memento, starting with the list of libraries and the list of entries within a Library. Each of these is a dedicated screen.
: A list is just a list &mdash; a sequence of items of whatever sort. There are a few primary lists of interest in Memento, starting with the list of libraries and the list of entries within a Library. Each of these is a dedicated screen.
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; <div id=page></div>Page :
; <div id=list_view></div>List view
: The view of listed entries in which the format of the list is that of a textual list.
 
== P ==
; <div id=page></div>Page
:; Context - [[Entry View card]], [[Entry Edit card]] : A subdivision of the set of fields of a library. The initial page for a library is on a tab called MAIN. The user can add more pages; each will have a name and a tab; and each will have its own set of fields. Each entry in a library contains all fields across all pages.
:; Context - [[Entry View card]], [[Entry Edit card]] : A subdivision of the set of fields of a library. The initial page for a library is on a tab called MAIN. The user can add more pages; each will have a name and a tab; and each will have its own set of fields. Each entry in a library contains all fields across all pages.
:; Context - the [[Memento Wiki]] : As in any wiki, the information is organized primarily in pages. These are Web pages. The secondary organizing unit in wikis is the category.
:; Context - the [[Memento Wiki]] : As in any wiki, the information is organized primarily in pages. These are Web pages. The secondary organizing unit in wikis is the category.
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; <div id=page></div>Pane section
: (Desktop term)
: A region within a [[#window|window]] [[#pane|pane]] that is identified by a section title and white space distancing it from other such regions. The remaining content of the section can be text, hyperlinks, or buttons, but fewer of these than would be present if the pane were instead subdivided into panels.
 
; <div id=pane></div>Pane
: (Desktop term)
: Any [[#screen|screen]] or [[#window|window]] may be subdivided into '''''panes''''', which are '''tiled''' regions within the screen or window each of which has it's own distinct content.
: In the desktop edition, a Memento window is at all times subdivided into panes.
: In the mobile edition, panes or sometimes sections are used '''TBD''' in the scripting screens of JavaScript fields and of triggers, actions, and custom data sources.
 
; <div id=pane_section></div>Pane section
: (desktop term)
: In the desktop edition, within a [[#window|window]] [[#pane|pane]], the '''content''' is often broken up into [[#pane_section|sections]]. A pane section is generally made up of a title, text, hyperlinks, and white space to visually separate the section from others. For example, the Memento opening window contains a center pane that is broken up into 3 sections &mdash; New Library, Recent, and Help.
 
; <div id=panel></div>Panel
: (Desktop term)
: In the desktop edition, [[#window|window]] [[#pane|panes]] are frequently broken up into tiled [[#panel|panels]]. A panel may take the form of a [[#static_panel|static panel]],  a [[#tabbed_panel|tabbed panel]], or a [[#dropdown_panel|dropdown panel]]. In any of these cases, a panel may contain buttons, dropdown lists, prompting text, text fields, etc.
 
== R ==
; <div id=record></div>Record
; <div id=record></div>Record
: Synonyms: [[#entry|entry]], [[#row|row]] (In Memento, the term ''entry'' is preferred.)<br/>A unit of fielded data within a library
: Synonyms: [[#entry|Entry]], [[#row|Row]] (In Memento, the term ''entry'' is preferred.)<br/>A unit of fielded data within a library


; <div id="right-side menu"></div>Right-side Menu :
; <div id="right-side menu"></div>Right-side Menu :
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; <div id=row></div>Row
; <div id=row></div>Row
: Synonyms: [[#entry|entry]], [[#record|record]] (In Memento, the term ''entry'' is preferred.)<br/>A unit of fielded data within a library
: Synonyms: [[#entry|Entry]], [[#record|Record]] (In Memento, the term ''entry'' is preferred.)<br/>A unit of fielded data within a library.
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; <div id=screen></div>Screen
== S ==
: As Memento is an application running natively on a device, its display normally consumes the device's entire screen. In certain circumstances &mdash; such as on devices that support multitasking &mdash; a Memento screen may occupy only a portion of the device's screen.
; <div id=screen></div>Screen &mdash; the content of a mobile display or desktop window
: In the mobile edition, a '''display screen'''. As Memento is an application running natively on a device, its screen normally consumes the device's entire display, making the terms essentially synonymous. In certain circumstances &mdash; such as on devices that support multitasking &mdash; a Memento screen may occupy only a portion of the device's display.
: In the desktop edition, a '''window screen'''. As Memento is an application running natively in a window, its screen normally consumes the device's entire window, making the terms essentially synonymous. The user interfaces of desktop & laptop machines are generally made up of [[#window|windows]] that may be minimized, maximized, or displayed as a window among other open windows whose contents (the screens) can at least partially be seen concurrently.


; <div id=sort></div>Sort
; <div id=sort></div>Sort
: The ordering of a list of entries of library data by the values of one or more fields of the library
: The ordering of a list of entries of library data by the values of one or more fields of the library
:; Context - Memento Entries List : An Action one can perform on the entries in an Entries List.<br/>See [[#right-side menu|right-side menu]].
:; Context - Memento Entries List : An Action one can perform on the entries in an Entries List.<br/>See [[#right-side menu|right-side menu]].
; <div id=subheader></div>Static panel
: A [[#panel|panel]] containing only buttons (including dropdown buttons) & hyperlinks -- no dropdowns or tabs.


; <div id=subheader></div>Subheader
; <div id=subheader></div>Subheader
: A grouping of fields within a library page
: A grouping of fields within a [[Page|library page]]
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== T ==
 
; <div id=team></div>Tabbed panel
: A [[#panel|panel]] that is broken up into multiple subordinate panels, displayed one at a time, with a tab for each at the top of the panel to enable the user to select a tab (subordinate panel) based on the name displayed in the tab.
 
; <div id=table></div>Table
; <div id=table></div>Table
: Synonym: library (In Memento, the term ''library'' is preferred.)<br/>A container for rows (entries, records) of fielded data
: Synonym: Library (In Memento, the term ''library'' is preferred.)<br/>A container for rows (entries, records) of fielded data
: In Memento, also the name of a view on the Entries List screen
: In Memento, also the name of a view on the Entries List screen
: See [[Library Entries List screen]]
: See [[Library Entries List screen]]
; <div id=list_view></div>List view
: The [[#view|view]] of listed library entries in which the format of the list is that of a table of field values.
: In the desktop edition, the values of fields in the table are '''editable''', so it's no longer merely a view.


; <div id=team></div>Team
; <div id=team></div>Team
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: A JavaScript stored within a library that is set to run upon the occurrence of certain phases of certain events that an entry goes through during its processing
: A JavaScript stored within a library that is set to run upon the occurrence of certain phases of certain events that an entry goes through during its processing
: See [[Triggers]]
: See [[Triggers]]
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== U ==
; <div id="user group"></div>User group
; <div id="user group"></div>User group
: A collection of user accounts that share access privileges for Team Business users
: A collection of user accounts that share access privileges for Team Business users


[[Category:Spec]]
== V ==
; <div id="view"></div>View
: One of several '''format'''s for the presentation of '''a list of entries'''.
: In the '''mobile edition''', the following views are available: [[#list_view|List view]], [[#cards_view|Cards view]], [[#table_view|Table view]], [[#kanban_view|Kanban view]], & [[#calendar_view|Calendar view]].
: In the '''desktop edition''', the following views are available: [[#list_view|List view]], [[#table_view|Table view]], & [[#calendar_view|Calendar view]].
 
== W ==
; <div id="window"></div>Window
: (Desktop term)
: In the '''desktop edition''', the way Memento is presented to the user, as a part of the machine's operating system.
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= Appendix: How various terms relate to each other =
 
=== Memento vs Relational nomenclature ===
In Memento, terminology varies from that of other [[Glossary#DBMS|DBMS]] disciplines, notably ''relational'' DBMSes (or [[Glossary#RDBMS|RDBMSes]]). The following table shows the equivalencies between these:<big>
{| class="wikitable"
! Memento !! Relational !! Definition
|-
| [[Glossary#Database|Database]] || Database
| A generic term meaning the base of all interrelated data regarding a person's pursuit, an application, or a subject area.
|-
| [[Glossary#Library|Library]] || [[Glossary#Table|Table]]
| Entries & fields or rows & columns of data
|-
| [[Glossary#Field|Field]] || Field (or [[Glossary#Column|Column]])
| A typed data item occupying a position within a library or table
|-
| [[Glossary#Entry|Entry]] || [[Glossary#Record|Record]]<br/>(or row)
| An instance or occurrence of data across fields or columns
|-
| [[Glossary#Entry name|Entry name]] || [[Glossary#Primary key|Primary key]]
| The field or ordered set of fields (Column or ordered set of columns) that identify an entry or record
|-
| [[Glossary#Link to entry|Link to entry]] || [[Glossary#SQL|SQL]]
| The means by which libraries or tables are related to each other
|}
 
[[Category:Overview]]
</big>
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