Thanks Anthony, that looks like a very good starting point for what I need.
Web2py could be immense for small business and charity etc. I like the idea
that a database could grow from tiny to something accessible across the
net. And on devices including tablets and phones.
Cheers, need to get my backside in gear. Not really used databases before,
at least not for a long time. Of course there is a lot about web based
stuff available, but web2py seems to be able to do much more. I am a bit
old to be learning all this stuff, hopefully I will be able to get a grip
and make some progress!
Thanks again.
On Saturday, 15 February 2014 23:11:10 UTC, Anthony wrote:
>
> For a simple app like this on a local network, you can use the built-in
> web server and database (SQLite) -- so no external dependencies.
>
> For a simple phonebook app:
>
> Add the following model at the end of the /models/db.py that comes with
> the scaffolding app:
>
> db.define_table('person',
> Field('name', requires=IS_NOT_EMPTY()),
> Field('photo', 'upload', requires=IS_EMPTY_OR(IS_IMAGE())),
> Field('address', 'text'),
> Field('email', requires=IS_EMAIL()),
> Field('phone'),
> format='%(name)s')
>
> And in /controllers/default.py:
>
> def index():
> return dict(grid=SQLFORM.grid(db.person, user_signature=False))
>
> And in /views/default/index.html:
>
> {{extend 'layout.html'}}
> {{=grid}}
>
> Of course, there's a lot more you can do to customize and add
> functionality, but that should get you started.
>
> To make it available on your local network, run the web2py file and
> specify 0.0.0.0 as the IP address. You can then access it from any computer
> on the network by going to the IP address of the computer where it is
> running.
>
> Anthony
>
> On Saturday, February 15, 2014 9:35:49 AM UTC-5, jimbo wrote:
>>
>> Hi I am thinking of using web2py for a small database instead of MS
>> Access. It is for a charity and would have only several hundred records of
>> employees and a table for clients. It would run on a local network with
>> probably only two computers using it. The usual name, address , tel no. and
>> some certificate and photo. It would avoid licence fees for a start and I
>> think easier to use via a browser
>>
>> I know a little about Access but very basic. Are there any simple
>> examples of where I could start, or some web2py appliance available?
>>
>> If any you can help or have something I can look at I would be very
>> grateful. It's as much a learing thing for myself as I know virtually
>> nothing aobut DB's.
>>
>>
>> Thanks, Jim
>>
>
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