We are currently working on the documentation. In the meantime check out our screen reference and walkthrough.
Cebase is a web based database that allows you to manage and share your data on
the web. In cebase your data is stored in lists. A list is much like a table
in a traditional database like Microsoft Access or FileMaker but without the hassles
of having to create primary keys, foreign keys or any other low-level database object.
Screen Reference
View
- 1) The tab strip displays a tab for each list in your application
- 2) Click the New ... button to create a new item in the list you are currently working with
- 3) Keyword search allows you to search for an item in your entire application
- 4) The views toolbox displays all views for the list you are currently working with. To create a new view click the New View hyperlink.
- 5) Save, delete or revert any changes you have made to a view.
- 6) Click on any column header to perform operations such as Sort, Group, Hide or Summarize.
- 7) Create a new list in your application by clicking the New List hyperlink or select Lists to modify or delete existing lists
Form
- 1) Evolve your data model by adding fields or lists to your forms or customize the layout of the current form.
- 2) Click to edit field properties such as Required, Multiple Choice and Security Settings.
- 3) Return to the view you selected the current item in.
- 4) Save, delete or print the current item.
Walkthrough
Step 1: Create a new application
To get started you first have to create an application. You can create an application by clicking on the Create New Application button that is located on your account home page. In the page that is loaded, enter a name for your application and click Create Application to let cebase create your application.
Step 2: Create a new list
You can either create a new list by entering a list name and defining one or more fields - or - by importing your data. If you have no data to import and want to start from scratch then select Create a New List. Enter a descriptive term (like contacts or tasks) for the items in your list. The term you enter should be the plural noun that best describes the data you want to keep track of. If for example you want to keep track of your contacts then you should enter the plural noun Contacts. Next define the information you want to store for each item in your list. You can do so by entering one or more field names and selecting an appropriate data type. Some example field names are First Name, Last Name, Street, etc... If you are done entering field names then click the Create List button to create your list.
Step 3: Add/Edit/Delete list items
Once your list is created you can start adding list items by clicking the New ... button that is located in the upper left area of the page. To edit a list item, folow the Edit hyperlink that is displayed with each item in the list.
Step 4: Customize your view
By default Cebase shows you an unsaved view of all items in your lists. You can customize the way your data is presented by clicking on the column headers and selecting the action you want to perform. If you have customized the default unsaved view and want to keep it for later reference then click the Save toolbar button to enter a view name and save the view.
Step 5: Add more fields to your list
You can add more fields to your list by clicking the Add Fields toolbar button of a data entry form. In the dialog that is opened you can enter one or more field names and select the data type that best matches the type of data you want to enter in each field.
Step 6: Customize the layout of your form
To change the appearance of a data entry form click the Customize Layout toolbar button. You can change the order of the fields by dragging each field to it's desired location. If you want to create a two column layout then drag a Two-column layout item from the toolbox and place your fields in the cells of the two column grid. You can also use the auto layout feature to let cebase create the default layout that fits your needs.
Step 7: Share your application
You can share your application with the other users of your account. To share your application, follow the Sharing Options hyperlink that is located in the top right area of your screen. In the Share This Application page you can add/remove users and change security settings for each user.