Effective use of a data dictionary system is significantly influenced by the following points:
The design of the user interface helps the user understand how functions work and how functions are called.
Information guiding the beginner must be available, but experienced users must be able to access functions directly without having to pass too many menus.
Functions and utilities are available to help with routine work.
In accordance with the above objectives, the Predict user interface offers a variety of options to facilitate work in the main aspects of using a data dictionary system:
creating and maintaining dictionary data
retrieving information from the dictionary
using the active functions of Predict that help with the implementation of an information processing system
performing data dictionary administration tasks
This section covers the following topics: