| Databases Select a database defined under ABCD |
 | Cataloging Browse databases, add/edit/delete records and perform other cataloging functions |
 | Statistics Generate statistical tables and charts from the contents of a database |
 | Create database Create a new database using one of the following options: - Copy structure of a database previously defined in WinIsis
- Copy structure of a database previously defined in ABCD
- Create new database from scratch
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 | Update database definitions
- Field Definition Table
- Field Selection Table
- Input Worksheets
- Display Formats
- Record Types
- Validation Formats
- Advanced Search Format
- List of available databases
- Dbn.par File
- Help messages for database Fields
- Configuration of Statistics
- Configuration of database for IAH
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 | Reset the last inventory number or control number If the database has a field defined for the automatic rate of increase for the purposes of storing a control number for each record, this option allows you to alter the sequence by modifying the value of the last number assigned in the file control_number.cn If the data base has copy control, the modification of the value of the last number assigned in the inventory of copies is allowed |
 | Utilities - Initialise database
- Delete database
- Block database
- Unblock database
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 | ConfigureZ39.50 client Allows the definition of the list of servers, format conversion, and the character table to convert from Marc-8 to ANSI |
 | Translate Help messages Translate messages in dialogue boxes and help-in-context windows |
 | User Administration Define ABCD operators and assign the corresponding access permissions for system and database functions |
| Explore database folder Explore the ABCD database folder for maintenance of database files |
 | Configure the database in IAH Create or update configuration files necessary for making a database available in the IAH online search system |