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Viewing database properties, About the detail view window – Apple Cinema Tools 4 User Manual

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All the records in the open database are listed in the List View window, and the Detail
View window shows the first record’s details. See

About the Detail View Window

and

About the List View Window

for details about using these two windows.

Note: The current database closes if one is already open.

Viewing Database Properties

You can use the Database Properties dialog to see a wide variety of information about
the current database, including its default settings and statistics about the records.

To open the Database Properties dialog

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Choose Database > Database Properties (or press Command-I).

About the Detail View Window

You use the Detail View window to view, enter, and change information in a database
record. When you open an existing database, the Detail View window displays the first
record. The specific numbers in the Detail View window (reels, rolls, and key and ink
numbers) all describe values for the first frame of the source clip associated with the
database record.

The Detail View window appears along with the List View window whenever you open
a database.

To view the Detail View window
Do one of the following:

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Choose Window > Detail View (or press Command-2).

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If necessary, drag the List View window to a different screen position.

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Chapter 5

Working with Databases