DADI 2010

DADI 2010


The Steps in the Process DADI Structure: Define, Architect, Design, Implement
Definition Phase	Preliminary meetings to analyze current files, analyze needs. Definition of the structure to other database and to the Web Front end Define (basic): files, fields, relations, scripts, layouts, HTML pages(if needed) Structure of Transactions. Database setup and structure Structure of the files and relations outlined and finalized Web pages delineated and mapped.
Architect Phase	List the file(s) and the relationships and define their types/connections Define existing and needed relationships Determine the navigation system that works best with these files Web Structure and its integration with the Databases. Finalize number of HTML pages, templates, snippets, etc. Integration of system with other in-house and web systems.
Design	Files: How many are needed Relationships: How files are linked and what kind of relation key is used. Fields: What information lives where Field formatslookups, lists, self-lookups, checkboxes, listings Related fields, portals, layouts, etc. Report layouts and automated scripting of reporting functions Other scripting Gee-whiz features: Easy navigation between fields Easy navigation between files and layouts Scripted finds, automated entries and calculations Making the most of FileMaker and database technology. Any other features that are needed and required
Implement	Create and modify databases with features and additions specified Synchronizing of data bases with web front end Installation and debugging in client office and server location as needed Documentation: Documented information as defined in the first three phases. Delivery of a Database detailing the system Training of in-house staff and database administrators.