j2database allows you to create, manage, and share databases quickly and easily.
Getting Started
Launch j2data from your j2launchpad.
Open Database.
A blank database will load.
Explore premade examples by clicking on the Examples tab at the top of the screen.
Creating a Database
Begin by adding data into the first field.
Example: logging animals in a zoo, first field = Animal Breed.
To add another field:
Press Enter while typing a field name, or
Click the Add Field button.
Choose the data type for each field:
Text
Lists
Multi-line text
Number
Boolean
Currency
Date
Picture/Sound/Video
Email
Phone
Once your fields are set up, click Save, give your database a name, and save your work.
Adding Data
Go to the Form tab.
Enter data into each field. The entry method will depend on the data type (e.g., lists provide drop-down menus).
Click Save to store each record.
Repeat as necessary until all your data is recorded.
Analysing Your Data
Use the Form, Table, or Chart tabs:
Form – View data in the context it was recorded.
Table – Display all records in a spreadsheet-style view.
Chart – Create visual representations of your data.
Searching Your Database
Single-field / keyword searches:
Use the search box at the top of any tab to filter records.
Example: searching “Aquatic” shows only relevant records.
Complex / multi-field searches:
Click the magnifying glass next to the search box to expand advanced search options.
Combine filters using AND or OR logic.
Example: find animals that eat meat AND can fly
Creating Charts
Go to the Chart tab.
Select data for the X-axis and optionally add Y-axis or grouping data.
Customise your chart:
Change chart type using the chart type buttons.
Adjust colours with the chart colour button.
Save your chart as an image for use in other tools like j2create.
