Purpose

The Hub is intended to simplify access to the File Maker Pro Cable Database file folder by using a browser to open the necessary software applications. Access is available without interfering with the functionality of the primary database. The database Hub provides a convenient means for viewing the contents of all the databases and their auxiliary files. In case the beams-cdrom (mirror) server is down the Hub contains copies of the files necessary for filling out Cable Request Forms in Excel rather than File Maker Pro.

Capabilities

The user can view existing files, download forms, submit cable installation approvals, generate cable label requests, and perform basic database queries, with no need for a local copy of File Maker Pro. This Hub contains immediate on-line assistance in the form of graphics, relevant information, and detailed instructions for filling out request forms. It provides a guide to database fundamentals including basic instructions for performing database searches, browsing, using layout modes, the "marked" field and more.

Advantages

The Hub and its web interface accesses a mirror database file folder via either browser (Netscape or Explorer) without the need for personal copies of the database software. This web server can open and run the necessary software. It can be found here… Mirror Cable Database, It is updated regularly. Nonetheless, the most up-to-date versions lie in the primary Beams Division Server shared file folder.

Related Documentation

A more Detailed description of the original Main Injector Database is available; it is relevant also to the recently developed Tevatron Cable Database and others sure to follow. Now with the cable database assistance hub one can access the database file folder on the web and exploit it fully using only a standard browser.

Alternate Route

The primary Cable Database shared file folder is maintained locally on the Beams Division server. For a Macintosh select Beams in the Chooser then Beamssrv1 and proceed to minjectr.bd \ Cable Database. For a PC proceed via Network Neighborhood... at \\Beamssrv1\minjectr.bd\Cable Database or the "Internet Explorer" browser ... at file://Beamssrv1/minjectr.bd/Cable Database. However to access this file it is necessary to have File Maker Pro 5.0 or better and Microsoft Excel installed on the users computer.