🚧 Terminology
Below an overview of terms that are used in this documentation that might need some context.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Add form | Used by users for adding new records to a collection. |
| Aptono | The program that runs on your server, contains the database and serves the dashboard. Aptono stands for Apto Repono, which roughly translates to Adjustable Storage. |
| Aptono company | The company behind the Aptono program |
| Collection | A 'collection' of records, which all have the same template. |
| Dashboard | The program that runs in the browser and gives users access to the database |
| Edit form | Used for reviewing and changing data in records. The contents and format can be changed by collection admins. |
| Field | A single data point on a record. |
| License server | The server that is maintained by Aptono company. This where you Aptono account is registered and license info is stored. |
| Record | A single item in a collection which contains data. |
| Record template | The definition of what kind of data a record contains. |
| Section | Part of a record template that has similar permissions. |
| User | People that use the dashboard to interact with the database. |
| Visitor | Users that do not have admin permissions to a certain collection. |