Sample Database
The examples in this guide are based on an MS Access database that was created to assist you with becoming familiar with Argos. You can download the sample database and DataBlocks from the Documentation and Software section of the Evisions website.
The name of the file is “Sample_Database_and_DataBlocks.zip” and after unzipping the file name of the database will be “Sample.accdb”. Five DataBlocks are included in the zip file that were used to create Banded Reports in examples 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 in this guide. The DataBlocks are named as follows:
Example 1_3_4_9 - basic banded 20100526.argosexport (used by examples 1, 3, 4, and 9)
Example 5 – resetexpr 20100526.argosexport
Example 6 – conditional print 20100526.argosexport
Example 8 – sub-detail 20100526.argosexport
Example 11 – chart 20100526.argosexport
Example 12 – Extract Report.20100929.argosexport
Each DataBlock contains the reports that were created within each example.
You can use the database and DataBlocks to follow along with the examples in this guide. If you choose to do so, import the five DataBlocks into Argos and follow the examples to create the reports.
We have also provided a Sample Database Description that explains the structure of the database and provides instructions for creating the data connection to the sample database.
Contact your MAPS Administrator to install the database and create the data connection.