Practical sheet | REF: FIC0872 V1

Set up a materials database

Author: David BASSETI

Publication date: May 10, 2012 | Lire en français

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3. Define computer processing

The choice of IT tool for creating a materials database depends on the functionalities required by the project. For relatively simple databases, it's even possible to make do with office tools, but in most cases, software is welcome to organize data and carry out processing in a user-friendly way.

3.1 Information system integration

Advantageously, the database can exchange information with a part of the information system, whether this involves transmitting technical characteristics or searching for equivalents for a material.

Interfacing mechanisms must be developed to synchronize the materials database management system with third-party systems, avoiding duplication wherever possible.

Finally, when it comes...

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