Creating a Database

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The first step to using the Scheduler is to set up the database. The database will keep track of information such as member names and the jobs each member is willing and capable of performing.

Each time you open the Scheduler, you will get the screen shown in Figure 2.1. After you have set up your database(s), you will select the database you want to use from the Open existing database list and click OK to start the Scheduler with the selected database. The first time you start Scheduler, you will not have created your own database. We have included a sample database to give you some ideas on how your database should look. You can select the Sample.sdb database and click OK to open it, or you can select the Create new database option to go ahead and start creating your own database. In this chapter, we will walk you through creating your own database.


Figure 2.1 Select Database Screen


To create your own database, select the Create new database option and click OK. You will get the Save As screen shown in Figure 2.2. Select the file location where you will keep your database and type a name for the database. We suggest you use the name of your congregation or group for the file name.


Figure 2.2 Save As Screen


Once you have selected the location and have typed in the file name, click Save. You will now see the main program screen as shown in Figure 2.3. The currently selected database will be shown in the title bar and on the upper-left of the menu. The selected database shown in Figure 2.3 is [WestSide], which is the one we just created.


Figure 2.3 Worship Scheduler Main Screen