Finding and Modifying Records

Example

Finding and modifying existing database records.

MGI Tags

  • mgiEditDatabase

Steps

  1. View the database record administration page in a browser.
  2. Select the database file.
  3. Select the database table.
  4. Search or browse and modify records.


Step 1: View the database record administration page in a browser.

View the database record administration page in a browser (a database record administration page contains the mgiEditDatabase tag, modifyTables parameter and modifyRecords parameter). The first page of the web-based, administration interface is displayed.

Step 2: Select the database file.

All databases at the same level of the file structure as the database record administration page are displayed beside radio buttons under the sentence "Select a database". Select the radio button beside the database file that you wish to search or browse. Click the "Select Database" button to view the tables in the database file.

Step 3: Select the database table.

All tables in the database file are displayed beside radio buttons under the sentence "Select a table:". Select the radio button beside the table that you wish to search or browse. Click the "Select Table" button to view the search screen of the record administration interface.

Step 8: Search or browse and modify records.

To search for a record, enter search criteria in any field on the Record Search page and click the "Search" button (to access the Record Search page from any other part of the database administration, click the "Search" button. A list of all records that match your criteria is displayed. Select the radio button beside the record you wish to view and click the "View Record" button. The record you selected is displayed. Add or modify information in any field(s) of the record and click the "Update Record" button to save your changes.
 
To browse for a record, click the "Go To First Record" button. Click the "Next" button until you locate the record. Add or modify information in any field(s) of the record and click the "Update Record" button to save your changes.

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