Connecting to a Library

MADE can access multiple element libraries per session. Item libraries can be

accessed locally (e.g. desktop, laptop) or via network (e.g. centralised server).

See Library Installation for details on how

to install a new MADE library.

Connecting to a Library is achieved through the Libraries Preference area:

1. Open the Libraries Preferences area (Window → Application Preferences → Libraries). The Library Management table will display previously installed libraries. Selection of the check-box next to a listed library will enable the library. [Image: libraryconnect.png]

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2. Select "Add Library" to connect import a pre-existing library into MADE. [Image: addlibrary.png]

3. The "Add New Library" wizard is divided into two tabs: H2 Database (for local libraries) and PostgreSQL Database (for network libraries). Select the relevant tab and enter the required details.

• Library Name: The name of the Library.
• Choose File: Select the directory where the library file is located.
• User Account Details (Optional):
  • *Default MADE login: * The default MADE username and password will be used.
  • *Username: *The username used to login to the MADE Library (Default: made).
  • *Password: *The password used to login to the MADE Library [Image: addlibrary2.png]
  • Host Address: The Host Address or IP Address of the PostgreSQL server (Default: localhost).
  • Port: The Port the PostgreSQL server uses (Default: 5432).
  • Database Name: The name of the Database that will be accessed on the PostgreSQL server (Default: made).

4. Select the Validate Settings button when all relevant fields have been completed. Valid settings will result in a notification being displayed at the top of the wizard and the OK button will be enabled. [Image: addlibrary3.png]

5. Selecting OK applies all changes and closes the wizard. The library will appear in the Library Management table. [Image: libraryconnect.png]