Database Menu

The 'Database' menu displays the database interface, which allows the user to search and download a reference data set.

To search for a reference data set:

1. On a search engine, select search criteria. The default is 'General Search', which gives the user a list of all available data set stored in the database
2. Enter a search string in a text field. If the user wants to search surface parameters, he/she needs to enter logical value (e.g. > or <) and searched-parameter-value into  the text field. For example, Pa<1.42.
3. Click on the 'Search' button to search data files and the results are listed below the search engine.
4. To view detailed information of each data file, click on a title link, which displays the information of part, process, measurement conditions, and analysis data for the selected data file.
5. To download a data file, scroll down to an analysis table, click on the 'Download' link, and the 'Save' dialog will display. It will ask the user where a zip file will be saved.
6. When the zip file is opened, you will see data files in XML, DTD, TXT, and SDF data format.


This picture shows the Database search engine.
Figure 1. Search Engine

This picture shows how a detail view of a profile.
Figure 2. Detail view of a profile

This picture shows the analysis data of a profile. It displays calculated surface parameters and uncertainties.
  Figure 3. Analysis Data