Q: Whate are the system requirements to be able to run PowerDB on my computer?
A: The recommended system requirements are: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7, 2 GHz PC with 2 GB RAM.
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Q: Can I change the logos on the forms?
A: YES! Anything on a form can be modified. Sections common to multiple forms, such as logos, headers and footers, are defined in one place and included on many forms. One change updates all forms where it is used.
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Q: Do I have to be a computer programmer to design my own test forms?
A: NO! Editing forms is done visually (drag & drop). VBScript® is used only to provide calculations on forms. Calculations can be as simple as a = b + c …which is nearly as easy as using a calculator.
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Q: Do I have to make database changes to add forms or to add fields to a form?
A: NO! Forms are added to PowerDB by copy-and-pasting existing forms, or by using the “New” button. Each field on a form has a property box that allows you to give it a “tag name”. Giving a field a “tag name” is all that is necessary in order to save data values on a form to the database.
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Q: Can multiple users in an office access the same database?
A: YES! Users running PowerDB on separate computers can access the same database via a LAN.
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Q: Can I use PowerDB strictly in the office rather than giving laptops to my field techs?
A: YES! Blank forms can be printed for field technicians to fill out by hand. The test results can then be entered into PowerDB by office personnel. Office data entry is simplified since the data entry screens and printed forms are identical.
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Q: Do I need a license for each machine I run it from?
A: Running PowerDB without a license operates it in “reader” mode. Any machine used to modify data must have a license.
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Q: I made our forms in Word (or Excel, or Access). Why do I need PowerDB?
A: The test forms in PowerDB are an important but small part of the entire system. The forms provide calculations and charting, and give you the capability to access previously entered data for pre-population. PowerDB maintains historical results for each piece of equipment that you test; so finding and reviewing past test results is easy. Report generation can be done for a job in just one step which produces a table of contents, paginated test result forms, and cross-referenced comment and deficiency summary reports.
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Q: Can PowerDB control my test equipment?
A: PowerDB supports instrument drivers for a variety of instruments from several different manufacturers. Click here for more details about instrument drivers.
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Do you have a question about PowerDB?
• General questions should be sent to :
• Technical issues should be sent to :
• Or you can always call us at 979.690.7925.
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