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Marni,

On 01/14/2012 09:29 AM, Mark Stanton wrote:
Hi Marni,

Thanks for that.
Still looks a bit vague, but I haven't seen the form yet, I'll have a
look later.

This is basic database stuff that any database can/should do.  The
effort of making them do it for end users will be the difference
between them.

As I said, unless someone else beats me to it, I'll have a stab at it
later (I'm also a musician, so that might help :-) )

Mark Stanton
One small step for mankind...



If I understand your application is to cross reference for example a musical piece by instrumentation required, vocal parts required, liturgical season (Advent, Lent, Easter, etc.), possibly service setting (Holy Communion, Matins, Vespers, etc.).

I would see a main table with listing each work with a unique id number assigned to it (key). The issue is how many tables will actually be needed for a good database design. Each table will have its own key with any foreign keys listed for cross referencing. The basic design rule is to enter data once and the keys establish the relation between the tables.

For a first pass at the design I would look at the data and cross referencing used in your manual card catalogue for data relationships.

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Jay Lozier
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