Enter your data here and filter as required
In some applications (especially databases), a structured window, box, or other self-contained element provides a visual filter for the underlying data it is presenting.
A form can also be a template into which you enter information (data). For example, first and last names, customer addresses, etc.
A view shows only the data selected for that particular view. You can therefore determine which content should be displayed and how.
With large amounts of data, it makes sense to only display the information that is specifically needed, for instance, you might want to show only those customers who paid by credit card and spent more than €1,000 in the last week.
Applications, often simply called apps, are complete, self-contained computer programs developed for end users.
Applications perform specific and useful tasks that have nothing to do with the IT system itself or its maintenance; and can include mobile and desktop programs.
Ninox is such an application. Ninox runs everywhere via the cloud (i.e. in your browser), but is also available as a native app for Android and Apple.
We show you, step by step, everything that Ninox can do
To create your own applications, whether it’s an invoice management system, event calendar or customer management solution (CRM), you normally need detailed knowledge of at least one programming language.
With Ninox, though, you can
get started straight away without any prior programming skills or knowledge about coding and
easily create your own applications that are always flexible and customizable.
But before we get started, we would like to briefly familiarize you with a few terms, as these will keep cropping up.
We recommend that you simply click through the tutorial in sequence by pressing the Next button (on the bottom right-hand side).
Of course, you can also navigate to specific topics individually.
Now for the terms, you need to know, as you will keep coming across them ...
You will need about 10 minutes to read through the whole introduction carefully.
Learn more about structuring and organizing your data
A database is a collection of data structured so that you can easily search for and retrieve items.
If you take a closer at our logo, you might recognize the standard symbol for databases in it. At least, that’s the idea behind it…
Tables contain data. A table is a database object that stores data in records (rows) and fields (columns).
The data usually relates to a specific category of people or things, such as employees or orders. You’re probably familiar with this from using Excel spreadsheets.
A database can consist of various tables.
Tables are really important when it comes to databases. That’s why we would like to take a look at their structure. But don’t worry, we’ll come back to them again when we work through an example in a moment.
The step-by-step guide consists of 3 main sections: Basics, Advanced and Expert.
If you’re new to Ninox, it’s best to start with the basics to learn more about
creating and editing databases and tables,
customizing data fields and forms, as well as
filtering and sorting.
Visit our step-by-step guide for advanced users (soon to show the updated version) to familiarize yourself with
table references,
working with formulas,
sharing (releasing) as well as
importing and exporting data.
Complete your knowledge with our step-by-step guide for experts (soon to show the updated version) to get to grips with
printing,
table relations and
table composition,
triggers,
roles and rights management as well as integrations.
Let’s get started! 🎈
