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The initial set of fields for a library is on a tab called MAIN; this is the name of a Page. 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.

Revision as of 09:18, 10 August 2016

Over the years and continuing today, various database technologies and tools have employed/employ distinct nomenclature. In the table below, that of Memento is shown with other leading terminology.

Memento Relational DBMS Spreadsheet
Library Table Table (or Sheet)
Field Column (or Domain) Column
Entry Row (or Record) Row
Link To Entry Foreign key Hyperlink

The initial set of fields for a library is on a tab called MAIN; this is the name of a Page. 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.