Example field for general layout

Attribute(s)

  • About document

    Description

    See Example field for general layout. The information required here is self-explanatory. All sections are mandatory; while they may not require extensive information, they must hold some information.

    Motivation

    A standard 'About This Database' document will be used as a quick reference point for some general information regarding the application.

    Example / Details

    The About document should contain the following information:
    Database version number
    Application information
    Application description
    Intended users
    Required Training
    Access provided via groups
    User Technical requirements

    Except of the version number, all information will be stored in documents. When
    the documentation type of a rich text configuration document is 'About
    information', the document will appear in the 'About database' view. So it is
    possible to add additional information to the 'About This Database' document of
    your database.


    Example:
    The Database version number
    The version number of the database should be added directly in the about
    information. This will assure that it is always visible in the design of the
    database or template. This is the only information that will be hardcoded in
    the design.
    It is important to disable the option 'Do not allow design refresh/replace to
    modify', to assure version number refreshment when a new design is distributed.