[sibsug] Re: Using descriptive attributes
- From: "Rory Gaffney" <rory@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <sibsug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:22:07 +0100
Hi Fiona,
We use desciptive attributes to record many things in IBS (Application
details, APSR contextual info, property adaptation info, etc) and would
probably try to use this if we were looking to record furniture details.
You could create attributes for individual items of furniture (e.g.
FSOFA for sofa, FCHAIR for chair, etc.) and record replacement dates,
allocation details or condition against these. This would then give you
the ability to create a report to list all furniture attirbutes (i.e.
those prefixed with a F) and their associated details. The solution
described by Matt at Cube is also a good idea and would achieve a
similar result but as I have a personal dislike of Access databases I
would be tempted to try attributes first.
If you would like any further info please let me know.
Cheers
Rory
p.s The only downside of using descrptive attributes is that you have to
remember to update them!
Rory Gaffney
Head of IT
Cairn Housing Association
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On Behalf Of Fiona Ross
Sent: 01 July 2009 16:14
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Cc: Lorraine McKechnie
Subject: [sibsug] Using descriptive attributes
Hi All,
We are looking at the best place on IBS to record furniture that we
provide tenants and replacement furniture and wondered if "descriptive
attributes" is the best place.
Does anyone else:
* use this facility;
* if so are there any pitfalls that we should look out for;
* recommend any other part of IBS where this info may be best
recorded.
Regards
Fiona Ross
Housing Services Co-ordinator
Ark Housing Association Ltd
Tel: 0131 478 8160
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