CCMDB.accdb
The CCMDB.mdb is a Microsoft Access database, with the name being the acronym for Critical Care Medicine Database. CCMDB.mdb screens the data for internal consistency and ranges, and then exports it for further processing during sending.
Updating of CCMDB.mdb
Rolling out new versions of ccmdb.mdb is done by Tina or Trish using a batch file called updt_all.bat. See the update Log for information about changes, and see Requested Changes for changes planned for the future.
Data in the CCMDB.mdb
There are actually 3 files on the laptops:
- c:\ccmdb_data\ccmdb.mdb where the data which is collected is stored
- c:\ccmbd_program\ccmdb.mdb, the program and user interface, this is what gets replaced with a new version
- c:\ccmbd_program\settings.mdb, which stores localized settings
See also Laptop Setup
Form Sizes
The form sizes on the laptops are continuously being tweaked to accommodate, especially, any of the laptops we use. The form size was increased to accommodate the screens on the laptops which are small but have a high native resolution.
CCMDB.mdb password
The password for the ccmdb.mdb is known as "the tasty password". If you don't know it, and need to know it, talk to Trish or any data collector. All data collectors need to be thoughtful as to who they give this password out to.
The CCMDB.mdb is using the same password everywhere. Template:Question IT This is required at all PDA locations because syncing depends on it. Once the PDAs are phased out we might be able to customize passwords. Template:Discussion
- As of beginning of September 2010, all PDA's have be phased out. Not sure what you mean bu customizing passwords. This may be a problem for folks sent to other sites for coverage.--TOstryzniuk 17:52, 16 September 2010 (CDT)