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Working with Databases

Create, configure, and organize databases to match your team's data needs.

Creating a Database

  1. Click the + button in the schema tree header, or
  2. Right-click in the schema tree and select Add Schema, or
  3. Click Create Database in the empty state panel

In the Create Database modal:

FieldDescription
NameDisplay name for your database (e.g., "Printers")
Prefix2-6 uppercase letters used in entry IDs (e.g., "PRNT" creates IDs like PRNT-001)
DescriptionOptional description of what this database stores
IconVisual icon displayed in the schema tree
FieldsDefine the columns/fields for your entries

Nested Databases

Create hierarchical database structures by nesting databases under parents:

  1. Right-click on a parent database in the schema tree
  2. Select Add Nested Database
  3. Configure the new database

Nested databases can optionally inherit fields from their parent (see Field Inheritance section).

Editing a Database

  1. Select the database in the schema tree
  2. Click the Configure button in the header
  3. Modify settings, add/remove fields, or reorder fields
  4. Click Save Changes

Archiving and Deleting

  • Archive - Soft-delete that hides the database but preserves data
  • Delete - Permanently removes the database and all entries

Access these options via right-click context menu on any database.