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Using the Database Collection Viewer

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Last updated 9 months ago

Within each project you create, there is a dedicated tab called Databases. This tab is where you can create, edit, view, store, and delete your databases. Let’s see how to locate and view the databases you have previously created.

Creating a Database

There are several approaches to create a new database in the system.

Find out more from here:

Editing a Database

Find the article here on how to edit data in a database:

Locating Your Database

To find your database inside a project:

  1. On the app homepage, go to the My Work tab on the left sidebar.

  2. All the folders you have created, as well as those created by others, will be listed.

  3. If you cannot locate the folder in the list, type in the folder name under Search Folders.

  4. Click on the folder you wish to open.

  5. Head to the Databases tab. A list of previously created databases will be displayed.

  6. To locate your database in the list, type in the name of your database in the search box.

  7. Your database will be displayed in the search results.

Deleting a Database

If there are databases you don't want, you can simply delete them from your project.

  1. On the app homepage, go to the My Work tab on the left sidebar.

  2. All the folders you have created, as well as those created by others, will be listed.

  3. If you cannot locate the folder in the list, type in the folder name under Search Folders.

  4. Click on the folder you wish to open.

  5. Navigate to the Databases tab. A list of previously created databases will be displayed.

  6. Search and select the database you wish to delete.

  7. Click the Delete Items button to enter the delete mode.

  8. Click the delete icon inside the selected database.

  9. Click Yes to confirm the action.

  10. The database will be deleted from the list.

  11. Click Done to exit the delete mode.

Creating and Editing Databases
Editing Data in a Database