Building an Asset Database Using Five
In this quick guide, we’ll walk through three essential steps to create an Asset Database within the Five development environment.
Step 1: Create a New Application
Begin by logging into Five and clicking on the Applications tab. Click on the yellow Plus icon to create a new application. Enter a title, such as Asset Database, and save your application.
Step 2: Set Up Your Database Tables
Access the Data > Table Wizard to create the necessary tables for your asset database. For a basic asset tracking system, you may want to create tables such as:
- Assets Table: Fields like Name, Type, Purchase Date, and Value.
- Users Table: Fields like Username, Email, and Role.
- AssetAssignments Table: To establish relationships between users and assets.
Make sure to define relationships where needed, particularly between Assets and AssetAssignments to enable efficient tracking and management of assets.
Step 3: Create Forms and Visual Elements
Next, head to the Visual > Form Wizard to create forms that will allow users to input and manage asset information easily. Create forms for adding, updating, and retrieving assets.
Additionally, utilize the Visual > Chart Wizard to create visual representations of asset data, helping users quickly assess asset distributions and values.
Finally, run your application to test all features and ensure everything functions properly. With these steps, you have successfully built a fundamental Asset Database application!
