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A Framework for Mapping User-Designed Forms to Relational Databases
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Khare, Ritu – ProQuest LLC, 2011
In the quest for database usability, several applications enable users to design custom forms using a graphical interface, and forward engineer the forms into new databases. The path-breaking aspect of such applications is that users are completely shielded from the technicalities of database creation. Despite this innovation, the process of…
Descriptors: Databases, Usability, Computer Interfaces, Computer Graphics
Database Design Using Computer-Assisted Software Packages.
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Shen, Stewart N. T. – Library Software Review, 1989
Briefly describes some available database design tools and provides a detailed description and evaluation of the ER-Design Package, a sophisticated and comprehensive tool available on microcomputer. Some of the ER-Design functions evaluated include the main design module, diagram generation, conversion to relational schema, normalization of files,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Database Design
Classroom Laboratory Report: Using an Image Database System in Engineering Education.
Alam, Javed; And Others – Engineering Education, 1991
Describes an image database system assembled using separate computer components that was developed to overcome text-only computer hardware storage and retrieval limitations for a pavement design class. (JJK)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Database Design
ArtShow: An Efficient Digital Image Database.
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Paliokas, I.; Kekkeris, G.; Karakos, A. – Information Services & Use, 2000
ArtShow is a digital image database that employs sophisticated features for interactive presentations of data. To demonstrate the program, an example database was prepared, based on the collection at the National Bank of Greece with names, comments and keywords in the Greek language. Discussion includes: the database platform and internal…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Making History Come Alive: Designing and Using Computer Simulations in U.S. History Survey Courses.
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Semonche, John E. – History Microcomputer Review, 1989
Reflects on the thought and process involved in the development of a series of computer simulations used to help teach a two-semester U.S. history course. Lists common elements in the simulations, describes the simulations, and responds to criticisms. Discusses student reaction to the use of computer simulations in a history course. (LS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Strategies for Introducing Databasing into Science.
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Anderson, Christopher L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Outlines techniques used in the context of a sixth grade science class to teach database structure and search strategies for science using the AppleWorks program. Provides templates and questions for class and element databases. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Trace Authored Papers from the Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Technology (13th, Washington, D.C., 1990).
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Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Trace Center. – 1990
This document brings together eight papers presented at a rehabilitation technology conference, authored by individuals affiliated with the Trace R & D Center on Communication, Control and Computer Access for Handicapped Individuals. Titles and authors of the papers are as follows: "Current Initiatives in Accessible Computing" (Jane Berliss);…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Graphics