SPOT 4.1 Basic and Advanced Software Manual for SPOT Insight ...

Ch. 9 - Using SPOT Databases3. Define a password for the database, if needed. Follow thesesteps:a) Check the Require Password box. The Password andEnter Again boxes are activated.b) Enter a 1-10 character alphanumeric password.c) Re-enter the password.4. Click on OK. The Database Preferences window appears.At this point, you can:−−Define the database preferences. Refer to the nextsection, Defining File and Save Preferences, fordetails.Click on OK to skip defining Database Preferencesand proceed directly to defining the database fields andlookup lists (i.e., the Database Fields window). Referto the Defining Database Fields section of this chapterfor details.Note: Database Preferences can bedefined/modified at any future timeby selecting the Preferences optionon the Database menu.Defining File and Save PreferencesBefore saving images to a database, you should specify your file and save preferences for the database.This includes:• Location and path for database images• Image file format• Thumbnail save preferenceAll of the file and save preferences are definedfrom a single point, the Database Preferenceswindow. The Database Preferences windowautomatically appears when defining a newdatabase. If you want to define the file and savepreferences at a later point, select thePreferences options from the Database menu.Storing Archived Images – AnImportant ConsiderationBefore proceeding to define the file and saveparameters for your database, you should carefully plan how and where you will store archived images, aswell as how you will accommodate future images. Because each uncompressed image file ranges frombetween 1.3 Mb to 8 Mb, saving and storing large quantities of images requires planning. There are anumber of options for storing/archiving images including your computer’s hard drive and external storagedevices including Zip, Jaz, DVD RW, external hard drives, mini-drives, and your system network. Formore details on storage planning, contact your MIS department or a qualified computer or networkspecialist.182 User Guide to the SPOT Insight Camera