Database Menu - View Database

This function allows you to view the current record(s) in the database.

Note: To make changes in the database, use the Edit Database function.

  1. Have the survey file opened (see how to open EZSurvey project).
  2. Select File Database View database. The Database window opens.

File:

  • Save
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Save As
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Revert
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Close
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Import from ASCII
    Imports the contents of an .ASC (Formatted ASCII), .CSV (Comma-Seperated Values), or .TSV files into the current database. Most tab-delimited text (.TXT) files can be imported as well.

  • Export to ASCII
    Takes the entire contents of the database, including the field names, and saves them into the following possible file formats: .ASC (Formatted ASCII), .CSV (Comma-Seperated Values), or .TSV (Tab-Seperated Values).

  • Export to SPSS
    Creates a data file for use with SPSS. If you plan to use this option, be sure that your survey form has SPSS-compliant field name lengths, usually 8 or less characters. See Also SPSS in Under the Hood Compatibility link at the bottom of this page.

    • Edit:

  • Undo
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Redo
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Select All
    Highlights all of the records in the database.

  • Cut
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Copy
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Paste
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Delete Row
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Generate Random IDs
    Not implemented in view mode.

    • View:

  • Sort
    Arranges the database records ascending either alphabetically or numerically. You will be prompted to select a column.

  • Reverse Sort
    Arranges the database records descending. See View Sort.

  • Insert Record
    Not implemented in view mode.

    • Help:

  • Help Contents
    See Help Contents

  • Help Index
    See Help Index

  • About EZSurvey
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Links to the on-line EZSurvey Frequently Asked Questions page on www.raosoft.com. Note: you will need internet access for this.

    • Right Select the Table Corner:

  • Add Records
    See Insert Record.

  • Undo
    See Edit Undo.

  • Select All
    See Edit Select All.

  • Copy
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Cut
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Paste
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Delete
    See Edit Delete Row.

  • Sort
    See View Sort.

  • Reverse Order
    See View Reverse Sort.

  • Reveal hidden columns
    Not implemented in view mode.

  • Query
    Opens the Compose query window. After the query is complete, the table will only show the resulting records from the query. To view or edit the database again, open another database window.

    • See also...