Accession Number:

ADA235327

Title:

Composite Database Interface Users Manual.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jun 1989-Sep 1990

Corporate Author:

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV AT RALEIGH

Personal Author(s):

• Spainhour, Lisa K.
• Rasdorf, William J.

Report Date:

1991-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

145.0

Abstract:

The information presented in this document provides a description of the Composites Database Interface CDI program and its use and functionality. A brief description of each section of the manual follows Section 1 explains the purpose of the Composites Database and the Interface programs. Section 2 describes the language in which the system programs are written. Section 3 provides a system description, including an enumeration of the required hardware and software. Section 4 describes the computer start-up procedure which enables the user to operate the CDI system. Section 5 provides an overall description of the CDI system and how it is run. Section 6 demonstrates the use of the CDI system with a complete example. Section 7 lists and describes the schema of the Composites Database. The Appendices contain useful reference information for the CDI program, including sample reports, and copies of all data entry forms, help screens, and inputoutput files associated with the database and program. Complete program listings and a listing of the database schema are also provided.

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• DATA PROCESSING
• INPUT
• COMPUTERS
• FORMS(PAPER)
• COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• INPUT OUTPUT PROCESSING
• MANUAL OPERATION
• COMPUTER FILES
• STARTING
• DATA BASES
• INTERFACES

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Computer Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE