Flowlink 5.1 Software Instruction Manual - Isco

Isco Flowlink 5.1 ® Software
Menu Commands
Expanding the site in the workspace shows the data sets.
Calculating data sets creates one set for each type of data that is
plotted on the originating graph or table. Each data set will
contain only those points used to plot the series over the
timespan shown on the graph.
Note: Flowlink can only create a data type once. If more than
one series in a graph or table plots the same data type, Flowlink
will create only one data set. For example, if the graph plots the
level from three different sites in three panes, the level data set
will only contain those points from the first series. If you must
calculate data sets of the same type, use a separate graph for
each required set.
Database Commands
Overview:
Management
Database New
Data retrieved from a site is stored in a Microsoft database
(.MDB) that holds data from all sites. Any number of databases
may be located within the same directory.
Note: Flowlink Pro can also store site data in a Microsoft
database and in an enterprise database (Microsoft SQL
or Oracle).
Flowlink has several menu commands that allow you to manage
the database. Database commands include the following. Click on
your choice for information about them.
• New…
• Open…
• Close
• Defragment…
• Archive/Transfer…
• Restore From Archive…
• Backup…
• Restore From Backup…
Normally your site management and data collection is best
served by a single database. Advantages of a single database can
include:
• You can easily compare/combine data from different sites.
• You can automate routine tasks with schedules.
However, you may find advantages if you use more than one
database. Among them:
• You can segregate projects.
• Site data can be held in a smaller database.
Any number of databases may be located within the same
directory.
Select Database>New to create a blank Flowlink database.
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