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In this article we cover the basics of Memento that will get you started.  We do this under three levels.  Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.  However, no matter the level you wish to start with, the first thing one should do is create a plan on paper, an outline of what you want to accomplish with your database.
In this article we cover the three methods available to get you started in creating your database.  We do this under three levels.  Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.  However, no matter the level you wish to start with, the first thing one should do is create a plan on paper, an outline or blueprint of what you want to accomplish with your database.   '''See''' → [[How:Add a Library]]
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So, your first decision is whether to create your database from Scratch, through the Online Catalog, or by using the Wizard'''See''' → [[How:Add a Library]] [[File:Scratch Catalog Wizard.jpg|200px|right]]
 
No matter the choice you make, whether to create from Scratch, Online Catalog, or the Wizard, you should still create a planA blueprint if you will, so let’s do that first.
For example, let us say you are an avid reader and have a library of booksYou want to keep track of the books you have read, books you have loaned out to family, and books you want to purchase or obtain from your local libraryOur blueprint is as follows:
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Let’s say you are an avid reader and have a library of books.  You want to keep track of books you have read, books you’ve loaned out to family, and books you want to purchase or obtain from your local library.
 
Library Name:
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'''''My Books'''''
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'''A Blueprint:'''
Fields: '''See''' → [[Field Type]]
# Give your library a name:  '''''My Books'''''
:*'''Series Number''' - An integer field to enter the number of the series.
# Decide on names for your fields (this is the information you wish to track) and provide a brief description of how you believe the data will be entered: '''See''' → [[Field Type]]
:*'''Series name''' - A text field to enter the name of the series.
::*'''Series Number''' - An integer field to enter the number of the series.
:*'''Title''' - A text field to enter the name of the book.
::*'''Series name''' - A text field to enter the name of the series.
:*'''Author''' - A text field to enter the name of the author.
::*'''Title''' - A text field to enter the name of the book.
:*'''Genre''' - A multiple choice list to choose the genre:  Horror, Fantasy, Thriller, SciFi, Medical Thriller, Cookbook, Health, Mystery, Finance, Crime Fiction, Legal Fiction
::*'''Author''' - A text field to enter the name of the author.
:*'''Short Description''' - A text field to enter the books introduction.
::*'''Genre''' - A multiple choice list to choose the genre:  Horror, Fantasy, Thriller, SciFi, Medical Thriller, Cookbook, Health, Mystery, Finance, Crime Fiction, Legal Fiction
:*'''Lent To?''' - A contact field which links to a person in your devices contact app.
::*'''Short Description''' - A text field to enter the books introduction.
:*'''Lent On''' - A date field to enter the date the book was lent out.
::*'''Lent To?''' - A contact field which links to a person in your devices contact app.
:*'''Rating''' - A rating field to rate the book from 1 star to 5 star.
::*'''Lent On''' - A date field to enter the date the book was lent out.
:*'''Obtained From''' - A single choice list to choose from a defined list of options:  Library, Local Store, Online, My Bookshelf
::*'''Rating''' - A rating field to rate the book from 1 star to 5 star.
:*'''Price''' - A currency field to track value of the library.
::*'''Obtained From''' - A single choice list to choose from a defined list of options:  Library, Local Store, Online, My Bookshelf
:*'''Status''' - A single choice list to to define a book as Read, Unread, Want
::*'''Price''' - A currency field to track value of the library.
:*'''Book Cover''' -  An image field for book covers.
::*'''Status''' - A single choice list to to define a book as Read, Unread, Want
:*'''Barcode''' - A barcode field to record a books ISBN.
::*'''Book Cover''' -  An image field for book covers.
 
::*'''Barcode''' - A barcode field to record a books ISBN.
Within your library you will have entries which are equivalent to a row within a spreadsheet, and fields which are equivalent to columns within a spreadsheet.  In a spreadsheet rows run horizontally while columns run vertically and in Memento it is exactly the same.

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In this article we cover the three methods available to get you started in creating your database. We do this under three levels. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. However, no matter the level you wish to start with, the first thing one should do is create a plan on paper, an outline or blueprint of what you want to accomplish with your database. SeeHow:Add a Library

For example, let us say you are an avid reader and have a library of books. You want to keep track of the books you have read, books you have loaned out to family, and books you want to purchase or obtain from your local library. Our blueprint is as follows:

Library Name:
My Books

Fields: SeeField Type

  • Series Number - An integer field to enter the number of the series.
  • Series name - A text field to enter the name of the series.
  • Title - A text field to enter the name of the book.
  • Author - A text field to enter the name of the author.
  • Genre - A multiple choice list to choose the genre: Horror, Fantasy, Thriller, SciFi, Medical Thriller, Cookbook, Health, Mystery, Finance, Crime Fiction, Legal Fiction
  • Short Description - A text field to enter the books introduction.
  • Lent To? - A contact field which links to a person in your devices contact app.
  • Lent On - A date field to enter the date the book was lent out.
  • Rating - A rating field to rate the book from 1 star to 5 star.
  • Obtained From - A single choice list to choose from a defined list of options: Library, Local Store, Online, My Bookshelf
  • Price - A currency field to track value of the library.
  • Status - A single choice list to to define a book as Read, Unread, Want
  • Book Cover - An image field for book covers.
  • Barcode - A barcode field to record a books ISBN.

Within your library you will have entries which are equivalent to a row within a spreadsheet, and fields which are equivalent to columns within a spreadsheet. In a spreadsheet rows run horizontally while columns run vertically and in Memento it is exactly the same.