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{{Stamp|2016-08-30|3.9.7|1.0.3}}
{{Stamp|2016-12-03|4.1.0|1.0.7}}
In Memento, the fundamental data structure is the library. A library contains data '''''[[Entry|entries]]''''', each of which is made up of typed '''''[[Field|fields]]''''' each of which contains a value.
In Memento, the fundamental data structure is the library. A library contains data '''''[[Entry|entries]]''''', each of which is made up of typed '''''[[Field|fields]]''''' each of which contains a value.


The set of a library's fields may be subdivided into ''pages''. By default, fields fall into the page named "MAIN".
Memento is relational; a library is equivalent to a '''table''', and an entry is equivalent to a  '''row'''. Libraries can be linked together in similar fashion to relational tables.
 
The set of a library's fields may be subdivided into '''''pages'''''. By default, fields fall into the page named "MAIN". Fields may be again subdivided by '''''subheaders''''', which allow visual separation within a page.


When a value is stored for some field types, an external file is created or referenced, so the user's database consists of his or her libraries and its associated files.
When a value is stored for some field types, an external file is created or referenced, so the user's database consists of his or her libraries and its associated files.
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== See Also ==
== See Also ==
[[Add a Library|'''How to add a library''']]<br/>
'''[[Libraries List screen]]'''<br/>
[[Library Edit screen|'''The Library Edit screen''']]
'''[[Library Edit screen]]'''


[[Category: Overview]]
[[Category:en]] [[Category: Overview]]

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