Re: Front end?

On Dec 18, 2004, at 11:52 PM, Afton & Ray Still wrote:

>
> I admit I'm not real clear on terminolgy.
> As I understand it, front end means what the user sees and uses to
> input data and get information. The backend is what does the work and
> takes care of the details. Is this correct?

Yes, close enough.

>
> So far, I haven't been able to figure out how to enter data into the
> data base using PgAdmin. So what I'm looking for is a way to enter
> data and get fairly good looking (well formated) reports.
>
> If I can get all of this I'll be happy, but idealy I'd also like to be
> able to create an aplication that I can give to a co-worker who is
> only semi-computer literate. It doesn't really matter if it's all self
> contained, as long as it's all transperent to the end user.
>
> I'm also playing with a very limited development budget.

Assuming you have tables in your database, you can right click on the
table icon and select "View Data" from the menu. This will give you a
spreadsheet-like interface to add or modify data. I'm not aware of any
other data entry facilities in pgAdmin.

I don't think there are any report generation facilities in pgAdmin.
You might try searching the mail archives if you don't get any other
responses.

Best,

John DeSoi, Ph.D.
http://pgedit.com/
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