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Table: Analysis

Analysis types used within the database

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
AnalysisID	int	ID of the analysis (Primary key)	R	U
AnalysisParentID	int	Analysis ID of the parent analysis if it belongs to a certain type documented in this table	-	-
DisplayText	nvarchar (50)	Name of the analysis as e.g. shown in user interface	-	-
Description	nvarchar (MAX)	Description of the analysis	-	-
MeasurementUnit	nvarchar (50)	The measurement unit used for the analysis, e.g. mm, µmol, kg	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes concerning this analysis	-	-
AnalysisURI	varchar (255)	URI referring to an external documentation of the analysis	-	-
OnlyHierarchy	bit	If the entry is only used for the hierarchical arrangement of the entries DefaultValue: (0)	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: AnalysisResult

Value lists for analysis types with predefined values, e.g. "0, 1, 2, 3, ..." for Red list category. Includes description etc. for the values in the list.

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
AnalysisID	int	ID of the analysis (Primary key)	R	U
AnalysisResult	nvarchar (255)	The categorized value of the analysis	R	U
Description	nvarchar (500)	Description of enumerated object, displayed in the user interface	-	-
DisplayText	nvarchar (50)	Short abbreviated description of the object, displayed in the user interface	-	-
DisplayOrder	smallint	The order in which the entries are displayed. The order may be changed at any time, but all values must be unique.	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (500)	Internal development notes about usage, definition, etc. of an enumerated object	-	-
LogInsertedBy	nvarchar (50)	Name of user who first entered (typed or imported) the data. DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogInsertedWhen	smalldatetime	Date and time when the data were first entered (typed or imported) into this database. DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Name of user who last updated the data. DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	smalldatetime	Date and time when the data were last updated. DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: AnalysisTaxonomicGroup

The types of analysis that are available for a taxonomic group

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
AnalysisID	int	Analysis ID, foreign key of table Analysis.	R	U
TaxonomicGroup	nvarchar (50)	Taxonomic group the organism identified by this unit belongs to. Groups listed in table CollTaxonomicGroup_Enum (= foreign key)	R	U
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: Annotation

Annotations to datasets in the database

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
AnnotationID	int	ID of the annotation (Primary key)	R	U
ReferencedAnnotationID	int	If an annotation refers to another annotation, the ID of the referred annotation	-	-
AnnotationType	nvarchar (50)	The type of the annotation as defined in AnnotationType_Enum, e.g. Reference DefaultValue: N'Annotation'	R	-
Title	nvarchar (50)	Title of the annotation	-	-
Annotation	nvarchar (MAX)	The annotation entered by the user	R	-
URI	varchar (255)	The complete URI address of a resource related to the annotation. May be link to a module, e.g. for the annotation type reference	-	-
ReferenceDisplayText	nvarchar (500)	The title of the reference. If the entry is linked to an external module like DiversityReferences, the cached display text of the referenced dataset	-	-
ReferenceURI	varchar (255)	If the entry is linked to an external module like DiversityReferences, the link to the referenced dataset	-	-
SourceDisplayText	nvarchar (500)	The name of the source. If the entry is linked to an external module like DiversityAgents, the cached display text of the referenced dataset	-	-
SourceURI	varchar (255)	If the entry is linked to an external module like DiversityAgents, the link to the referenced dataset	-	-
IsInternal	bit	If an annotation is restricted to authorized users of the database	-	-
ReferencedID	int	The ID of the dataset in the table the annotation refers to	R	-
ReferencedTable	nvarchar (500)	The name of the table the annotation refers to	R	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: Collection

The collections where the specimen are stored

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionID	int	Unique reference ID for the collection (= Primary key)	R	U
CollectionParentID	int	For a subcollection within another collection: CollectionID of the collection to which the subcollection belongs. Empty for an independent collection	-	-
CollectionName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the collection (e. g. 'Herbarium Kew') or subcollection (e. g. 'cone collection', 'alcohol preservations'). This text should be kept relatively short, use Description for additional information	R	-
CollectionAcronym	nvarchar (10)	A unique code for the Collection, e.g. the herbarium code from Index Herbariorum	-	-
AdministrativeContactName	nvarchar (500)	The name of the person or organisation responsible for this collection	-	-
AdministrativeContactAgentURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the person or organisation responsible for the Collection e.g. as provided by the module DiversityAgents	-	-
Description	nvarchar (MAX)	A short description of the collection	-	-
Location	nvarchar (255)	Optionally location of the collection, e.g. the number within a file system or a description of the room(s) housing the (sub)collection	-	-
CollectionOwner	nvarchar (255)	The owner of the collection as e.g. printed on a label, should be given if CollectionParentID is null	-	-
DisplayOrder	smallint	The order in which the entries are displayed. The order may be changed at any time, but all values must be unique.	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionAgent

The collector(s) of collection specimens

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to ID of CollectionEvent (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
CollectorsName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the Collector Preset value: SELECT CombinedNameCache FROM UserProxy WHERE LoginName = USER_NAME()	R	U
CollectorsAgentURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the Agent, e.g. as stored within the module DiversityAgents Preset value: SELECT UserURI FROM UserProxy WHERE LoginName = USER_NAME()	-	-
CollectorsSequence	datetime	The order of collectors in a team. Automatically set by the database system DefaultValue: getdate() Preset value: getdate()	-	U
CollectorsNumber	nvarchar (50)	Number assigned to a specimen or a batch of specimens by the collector during the collection event (= 'field number') Preset value: Übername der AccessionNumber	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes about the collector, e.g. if the name is uncertain	-	-
DataWithholdingReason	nvarchar (255)	If the dataset is withhold, the reason for withholding the data, otherwise null	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionEvent

The collection event where the specimen was collected

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionEventID	int	Unique ID for the collection event (= Primary key)	R	U
Version	int	The version of the dataset. Automatically set by the system. DefaultValue: (1)	R	-
SeriesID	int	The ID of the related expedition. Relates to the PK of the table CollectionExpedition (Foreign key).	-	-
CollectorsEventNumber	nvarchar (50)	Number assigned to a collection event by the collector (= 'field number')	-	-
CollectionDate	datetime	The date of the event calulated from the entries in CollectionDay, -Month and -Year. Preset value: getdate()	-	-
CollectionDay	tinyint	The day of the date of the event or when the collection event started Preset value: DAY(getdate())	-	-
CollectionMonth	tinyint	The month of the date of the event or when the collection event started Preset value: MONTH(getdate())	-	-
CollectionYear	smallint	The year of the date of the event or when the collection event started Preset value: YEAR(getdate())	-	-
CollectionDateSupplement	nvarchar (100)	Verbal or additional collection date information, e.g. 'end of summer 1985', 'first quarter', '1888-1892'. The end date if the collection event comprises a period. The time of the event if necessary.	-	-
CollectionDateCategory	nvarchar (50)	Category of the date of the identification e.g. "system", "estimated" (= foreign key, see in table CollEventDateCategory_Enum) Preset value: 'actual'	-	-
CollectionTime	varchar (50)	The time of the event or when the collection event started	-	-
CollectionTimeSpan	varchar (50)	The time span e.g. in seconds of the collection event	-	-
LocalityDescription	nvarchar (MAX)	Locality description of the locality, exactly as written on the original label (i.e. without corrections during data entry)	-	-
HabitatDescription	nvarchar (MAX)	Geo-ecological description of the locality, exactly as written on the original label (i.e. without corrections during data entry)	-	-
ReferenceTitle	nvarchar (255)	The title of the publication where the collection event was published. Note this is only a cached value where ReferenceURI is present	-	-
ReferenceURI	varchar (255)	URI (e.g. LSID) of the source publication where the collection event is published, may e.g. refer to the module DiversityReferences	-	-
CollectingMethod	nvarchar (MAX)	Description of the method used for collecting the samples, e.g. traps, moist chambers, drag net	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes about the collection event	-	-
CountryCache	nvarchar (50)	The country where the collection event took place. Cached value derived from an entry in CollectionEventLocalisation	-	-
DataWithholdingReason	nvarchar (255)	If the dataset is withhold, the reason for withholding the data, otherwise null	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
ReferenceDetails	nvarchar (50)	The exact location within the reference, e.g. pages, plates	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionEventImage

The images showing the site of the collection event or other media like a voice recording

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionEventID	int	Unique ID for the collection event (= Primary key)	R	U
URI	varchar (255)	The complete URI address of the image. This is only a cached value if ResourceID is available referring to the module DiversityResources	R	U
ResourceURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the resource (e.g. see module DiversityResources)	-	-
ImageType	nvarchar (50)	Type of the image, e.g. map Preset value: 'photography'	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes to this image concerning the collection event	-	-
DataWithholdingReason	nvarchar (255)	If the dataset is withhold, the reason for withholding the data, otherwise null	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
Description	xml (MAX)	Description of the image	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionEventLocalisation

The geographic localisation of a collection event

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionEventID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionEvent (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
LocalisationSystemID	int	Refers to the ID of LocalisationSystem (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
Location1	nvarchar (255)	Either a named location selected from a thesaurus (e. g. 'Germany, Bavaria, Kleindingharting') or altitude range or other values (e. g. 100-200 m)	-	-
Location2	nvarchar (255)	Corresponding value to Location1 e.g. ID or URI of gazetteer or thesaurus	-	-
LocationAccuracy	nvarchar (50)	The accuracy of the determination of this locality	-	-
LocationNotes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes on the location	-	-
DeterminationDate	smalldatetime	Date of the determination of the geographical localisation Preset value: getdate()	-	-
DistanceToLocation	varchar (50)	Distance from the specified place to the real location of the collection event (m)	-	-
DirectionToLocation	varchar (50)	Direction from the specified place to the real location of the collection event (Degrees rel. to north)	-	-
ResponsibleName	nvarchar (255)	The name of the agent (person or organization) responsible for this entry. Preset value: dbo.CurrentUserName()	-	-
ResponsibleAgentURI	varchar (255)	URI of the person or organisation responsible for the data (see e.g. module DiversityAgents) Preset value: SELECT AgentURI FROM UserProxy WHERE LoginName = USER_NAME()	-	-
AverageAltitudeCache	float	Calculated altitude as parsed from the location fields	-	-
AverageLatitudeCache	float	Calculated latitude as parsed from the location fields	-	-
AverageLongitudeCache	float	Calculated longitude as parsed from the location fields	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
Geography	geography	The geography of the localisation	-	-
RecordingMethod	nvarchar (500)	The method or device used for the recording of the localisation	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionEventProperty

A property of a collection site, e.g. exposition, slope, vegetation. May refer to Diversity Workbench module DiversityScientificTerms

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionEventID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionEvent (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
PropertyID	int	The ID of the descriptor of the collection event, foreign key, see table Descriptor	R	U
DisplayText	nvarchar (255)	The text for the property as shown e.g. in a user interface	-	-
PropertyURI	varchar (255)	URI referring to an external datasource e.g. DiversityTerminology	-	-
PropertyHierarchyCache	nvarchar (MAX)	A cached text of the complete name of the descriptor including superior categories if present	-	-
PropertyValue	nvarchar (255)	The value of a captured feature e.g. temperature, pH, vegetation etc. If there is a range this is the lower or first value	-	-
ResponsibleName	nvarchar (255)	The name of the agent (person or organization) responsible for this entry. Preset value: dbo.CurrentUserName()	-	-
ResponsibleAgentURI	varchar (255)	URI of the person or organisation responsible for the data (see e.g. module DiversityAgents) Preset value: SELECT AgentURI FROM UserProxy WHERE LoginName = USER_NAME()	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes about the property of the colletion site.	-	-
AverageValueCache	float	For numeric values - a cached average value according to the	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionEventSeries

The series within which collection events take place

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
SeriesID	int	Primary key. The ID for this expedition (= Primary key)	R	U
SeriesParentID	int	The ID of the superior expedition	-	-
Description	nvarchar (MAX)	The description of the expedition as it will be printed on e.g. the label	R	-
SeriesCode	nvarchar (50)	The user defined code for an expedition	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes about this expedition	-	-
Geography	geography	The geography of the collection event series	-	-
DateStart	datetime	The date and time when the collection event series started Preset value: getdate()	-	-
DateEnd	datetime	The date and time when the collection event series ended	-	-
DateCache	datetime	Obsolete, use fields for start and end of the collection event series instead	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionEventSeriesImage

The images showing the sites of a collection event series or other media like a voice recording

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
SeriesID	int	Unique ID for the collection event series (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
URI	varchar (255)	The complete URI address of the image. This is only a cached value if ResourceID is available referring to the module DiversityResources	R	U
ResourceURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the resource (e.g. see module DiversityResources)	-	-
ImageType	nvarchar (50)	Type of the image, e.g. map Preset value: 'photography'	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes to this image concerning the collection event	-	-
DataWithholdingReason	nvarchar (255)	If the dataset is withhold, the reason for withholding the data, otherwise null	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
Description	xml (MAX)	Description of the image	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionExternalDatasource

CollectionExternalDatasource document the sources of the names.

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
ExternalDatasourceID	int	An ID to identify an external data collection of collection specimen (primary key, the ID has no meaning outside of the DiversityWorkbench system)	R	U
ExternalDatasourceName	nvarchar (255)	The name of the data collection that has been integrated or can be linked to for further analysis	-	-
ExternalDatasourceVersion	nvarchar (255)	The version of this data collection (either official version number, or dates when the collection was integrated)	-	-
Rights	nvarchar (500)	A description of copyright agreements or permission to use data from the external database	-	-
ExternalDatasourceAuthors	nvarchar (200)	The persons or institutions responsible for the external database	-	-
ExternalDatasourceURI	nvarchar (300)	The URI of the database provider resp. the external database	-	-
ExternalDatasourceInstitution	nvarchar (300)	The institution responsible for the external database	-	-
InternalNotes	nvarchar (1500)	Additional notes concerning this data collection	-	-
ExternalAttribute_NameID	nvarchar (255)	The table and field name in the external data collection to which CollectionExternalID refers	-	-
PreferredSequence	tinyint	For selection in e.g. picklists: of several equal names only the name from the source with the lowest preferred sequence will be provided.	-	-
Disabled	bit	If this source should be disabled for selection of names e.g. in picklists	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionImage

The images showing the collection

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionID	int	Refers to the ID of Collection (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
URI	varchar (255)	The complete URI address of the image.	R	U
ImageType	nvarchar (50)	Type of the image, e.g. label	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes about the collection image	-	-
DataWithholdingReason	nvarchar (255)	If the dataset is withhold, the reason for withholding the data, otherwise null	-	-
LogInsertedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogInsertedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
Description	xml (MAX)	Description of the image	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionManager

Collection managers within DiversityCollection, responsible of specimen transactions

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
LoginName	nvarchar (50)	A login name which the user uses for access the DivesityWorkbench, Microsoft domains, etc..	R	U
AdministratingCollectionID	int	ID for the collection for which the Manager has the right to administrate the transaction. Corresponds to AdministratingCollectionID in table Transaction.	R	U
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionProject

The projects within which the collection specimen were placed

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
ProjectID	int	ID of the project to which the specimen belongs (Projects are defined in DiversityProjects)	R	U
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionRequester

Requesters within DiversityCollection, responsible of specimen transactions

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
LoginName	nvarchar (50)	A login name which the user uses for access to the DivesityWorkbench, Microsoft domains, etc..	R	U
AdministratingCollectionID	int	ID for the collection for which the Requester has the right to request specimen. Corresponds to AdministratingCollectionID in table Transaction.	R	U
IncludeSubcollections	bit	If the subcollections of the administrating collection are accessible for a request	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionSpecimen

The data directly attributed to the collection specimen

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Unique reference ID for the collection specimen record (primary key)	R	U
Version	int	The version of the dataset DefaultValue: (1)	R	-
CollectionEventID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionEvent (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	-	-
CollectionID	int	ID of the Collection as stored in table Collection (= foreign key, see table Collection)	-	-
AccessionNumber	nvarchar (50)	Accession number of the specimen within the collection, e.g. "M-29834752"	-
AccessionDate	datetime	The date of the accession calculated from the entries in AccessionDay, -Month and -Year	-	-
AccessionDay	tinyint	The day of the date when the specimen was acquired in the collection	-	-
AccessionMonth	tinyint	The month of the date when the specimen was acquired in the collection	-	-
AccessionYear	smallint	The year of the date when the specimen was acquired in the collection	-	-
AccessionDateSupplement	nvarchar (255)	Verbal or additional accession date information, e.g. 'end of summer 1985', 'first quarter', '1888-1892'	-	-
AccessionDateCategory	nvarchar (50)	Category of the date of the identification e.g. "system", "estimated" (= foreign key, see in table xColl_DateCategory_Enum)	-	-
DepositorsName	nvarchar (255)	The name of the depositor(s) (person or organization responsible for deposition). Where entire collections are deposited, this should also contain the collection name (e.g. 'Herbarium P. Döbbler')	-	-
DepositorsAgentURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the depositor(s) (person or organization responsible for deposition)	-	-
DepositorsAccessionNumber	nvarchar (50)	Accession number of the specimen within the previous or original collection, e.g. 'D-23948'	-	-
LabelTitle	nvarchar (255)	The title of the label e.g. for printing labels.	-	-
LabelType	nvarchar (50)	Printed, typewritten, typewritten with handwriting added, entirely in handwriting, etc.	-	-
LabelTranscriptionState	nvarchar (50)	The state of the transcription of a label into the database: 'Not started', 'incomplete', 'complete'	-	-
LabelTranscriptionNotes	nvarchar (255)	User defined notes concerning the transcription of the label into the database	-	-
ExsiccataURI	varchar (255)	If specimen is an exsiccata: The URI of the Exsiccata series, e.g. as stored within the DiversityExsiccata module	-	-
ExsiccataAbbreviation	nvarchar (255)	If specimen is an exsiccata: Standard abbreviation of the exsiccata (not necessarily a unique identifier; editors or publication places may change over time)	-	-
OriginalNotes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes found on the label of the specimen, by the original collector or from a later revision	-	-
AdditionalNotes	nvarchar (MAX)	Additional notes made by the editor of the specimen record, e. g. 'doubtful identification/locality'	-	-
ReferenceTitle	nvarchar (255)	The title of the publication where the specimen was published. Note this is only a cached value where ReferenceURI is present	-	-
ReferenceURI	varchar (255)	URI (e.g. LSID) of reference where specimen is published, e.g. referring to the module DiversityReferences	-	-
Problems	nvarchar (255)	Description of a problem that occurred during data editing. Typically these entries should be deleted after help has been obtained. Do not enter scientific problems here; use AdditionalNotes for such permanent problems!	-	-
DataWithholdingReason	nvarchar (255)	If the dataset is withhold, the reason for withholding the data, otherwise null	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
InternalNotes	nvarchar (MAX)	Internal notes that should not be published e.g. on websites	-	-
ExternalDatasourceID	int	An ID to identify an external data collection of collection specimen (primary key, the ID has no meaning outside of the DiversityWorkbench system)	-	-
ExternalIdentifier	nvarchar (100)	The identifier of the external specimen as defined in the external datasource	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
ReferenceDetails	nvarchar (50)	The exact location within the reference, e.g. pages, plates	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionSpecimenImage

The images, voice recording or other medium of a collection specimen, an identification unit or part within this specimen

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
URI	varchar (255)	The complete URI address of the image. This is only a cached value if ResourceID is available referring to the module DiversityResources	R	U
ResourceURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the image, e.g. as stored in the module DiversityResources.	-	-
SpecimenPartID	int	Optional: If the dataset is not related to a part of a specimen, the ID of a related part (= foreign key)	-	-
IdentificationUnitID	int	If image refers to only on out of several identification units for a specimen, refers to the ID of an IdentificationUnit for a CollectionSpecimen (= foreign key)	-	-
ImageType	nvarchar (50)	Type of the image, e.g. photograph Preset value: 'photography'	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes about the specimen image	-	-
DataWithholdingReason	nvarchar (255)	If the dataset is withhold, the reason for withholding the data, otherwise null	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
Description	xml (MAX)	Description of the image	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionSpecimenPart

Parts of a collection specimen. Includes a possible hierarchy of the parts

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
DerivedFromSpecimenPartID	int	SpecimenPartID of the specimen from which the current specimen is derived from	-	-
PreparationMethod	nvarchar (MAX)	The method used for the preparation of the part of the specimen, e.g. the inoculation method for cultures	-	-
PreparationDate	datetime	The date and time when the part was preparated e.g when it was separated from the source object	-	-
AccessionNumber	nvarchar (50)	Accession number of the part of the specimen within the collection if it is different from the accession number of the specimen as stored in the table CollectionSpecimen, e.g. "M-29834752"	-
PartSublabel	nvarchar (50)	The label for a part of a specimen, e.g. "cone", or a number attached to a duplicate of a specimen	-	-
CollectionID	int	ID of the Collection as stored in table Collection (= foreign key, see table Collection) Preset value: -1	R	-
MaterialCategory	nvarchar (50)	Material category of specimen. Examples: 'herbarium sheets', 'drawings', 'microscopic slides' etc. (= foreign key, see table CollMaterialCategory_Enum) DefaultValue: N'specimen' Preset value: specimen	R	-
StorageLocation	nvarchar (255)	A code identifying the place where the specimen is stored within the collection. Frequently the accepted scientific name is used as storage location code.	-	-
Stock	float	Number of stock units if the specimen is stored in separated units e.g. several boxes or vessels (max. 255)	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes concerning the storage of the sample	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
SpecimenPartID	int	ID of the collection specimen part (= part of Primary key).	R	U
StorageContainer	nvarchar (500)	The container in which the part is stored	-	-
StockUnit	nvarchar (50)	If empty the stock is given as a count, else it contains the unit in which stock is expressed, e.g. µl, ml, kg etc.	-	-
ResponsibleName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the person or institution responsible for the preparation	-	-
ResponsibleAgentURI	varchar (255)	URI of the person or institution responsible for the preparation (= foreign key) as stored in the module DiversityAgents	-	-
DataWithholdingReason	nvarchar (255)	If the specimen part is withhold, the reason for withholding the data, otherwise null.	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionSpecimenProcessing

The processing that was applied to a collection specimen

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
ProcessingDate	datetime	Date and time of the start of the processing DefaultValue: getdate()	R	U
ProcessingID	int	ID of the processing method. Refers to ProcessingID in table Processing (foreign key) DefaultValue: (1)	R	-
Protocoll	nvarchar (100)	The label of the processing protocoll	-	-
SpecimenPartID	int	Optional: If the dataset is related to a part of a specimen, the ID of a related part (= foreign key, see table CollectionSpecimenPart)	-	-
ProcessingDuration	varchar (50)	The duration of the processing including the unit (e.g. 5 min) or the end of the processing starting at the processingDate (e.g. 23.05.2008)	-	-
ResponsibleName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the person or institution responsible for the determination	-	-
ResponsibleAgentURI	varchar (255)	URI of the person or institution responsible for the determination (= foreign key) as stored in the module DiversityAgents.	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes about the processing	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
ToolUsage	xml (MAX)	The tools used for the processing and their usage or settings.	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionSpecimenRelation

The relations of a collection specimen to other collection specimen

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Unique reference ID for the collection specimen record (primary key)	R	U
RelatedSpecimenURI	varchar (255)	URI of the related specimen	R	U
RelatedSpecimenDisplayText	varchar (255)	The name of a related specimen as shown e.g. in a user interface	R	-
RelationType	nvarchar (50)	Type of the relation between the specimen (= foreign key, see table CollRelationType_Enum)	-	-
RelatedSpecimenCollectionID	int	ID of the Collection as stored in table Collection (= foreign key, see table Collection)	-	-
RelatedSpecimenDescription	nvarchar (MAX)	Description of the related specimen	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes on the relation to the specimen	-	-
IsInternalRelationCache	bit	If the relation represents a connection between specimen in this database DefaultValue: (1)	R	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionSpecimenTransaction

The transactions in which a specimen was involved

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
TransactionID	int	Unique ID for the transaction (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
SpecimenPartID	int	Optional: If the dataset is related to a part of a specimen, the ID of a related part (= foreign key, see table CollectionSpecimenPart)	R	U
IsOnLoan	bit	True if a specimen is on loan	-	-
LogInsertedBy	nvarchar (50)	Name of user who first entered (typed or imported) the data. DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogInsertedWhen	smalldatetime	Date and time when the data were first entered (typed or imported) into this database. DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Name of user who last updated the data. DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	smalldatetime	Date and time when the data were last updated. DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
AccessionNumber	nvarchar (255)	Accession number that has been assigen to the part of the specimen e.g. in connection with a former inventory.	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: CollectionUser

Users of collections within DiversityCollection

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
LoginName	nvarchar (50)	A login name which the user uses for access the DivesityWorkbench, Microsoft domains, etc..	R	U
CollectionID	int	ID for the collection for the User has access to administrate the transaction.	R	U
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: Identification

The identifications of the organisms within a specimen

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
IdentificationUnitID	int	Refers to the ID of IdentficationUnit (= foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
IdentificationSequence	smallint	The sequence of the identifications. The last identification (having the highest sequence) is regarded as valid DefaultValue: (1) Preset value: 1	R	U
IdentificationDate	datetime	The date of the identification calculated from the entries in IdentificationDay, -Month and -Year	-	-
IdentificationDay	tinyint	The day of the identification event Preset value: DAY(getdate())	-	-
IdentificationMonth	tinyint	The month of the identification event Preset value: MONTH(getdate())	-	-
IdentificationYear	smallint	The year of the identification event. The year may be empty if only the day or month are known. Preset value: YEAR(getdate())	-	-
IdentificationDateSupplement	nvarchar (255)	Verbal or additional identification date information, e.g. 'end of summer 1985', 'first quarter', '1888-1892'	-	-
IdentificationDateCategory	nvarchar (50)	Category of the date of the identification e.g. "system", "estimated" (= foreign key, see in table CollDateCategory_Enum) Preset value: 'actual'	-	-
VernacularTerm	nvarchar (255)	Name or term other than a taxonomic (= scientific) name, e.g. 'pine', 'limestone', 'conifer', 'hardwood'	-	-
TaxonomicName	nvarchar (255)	Valid name of the species (including the taxonomic author where available). Example: 'Rosa canina L.'	-	-
NameURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the taxonomic name, e.g. as provided by the module DiversityTaxonNames.	-	-
IdentificationCategory	nvarchar (50)	Category of the identification e.g. 'determination', 'confirmation', 'absence' (= foreign key, see table CollIdentificationCategory_Enum) Preset value: 'determination'	-	-
IdentificationQualifier	nvarchar (50)	Qualification of the identification e.g. "cf."," aff.", "sp. nov." (= foreign key, see table CollIdentificationQualifier_Enum)	-	-
TypeStatus	nvarchar (50)	If identification unit is type of a taxonomic name: holotype, syntype, etc. (= foreign key, see table CollTypeStatus_Enum)	-	-
TypeNotes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes concerning the typification of this specimen	-	-
ReferenceTitle	nvarchar (255)	Publications or authoritative opinions of scientist used during the identification process. Example: enter 'Schmeil-Fitschen 1995' if this field flora was used.	-	-
ReferenceURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the reference e.g. as provided by the module DiversityReferences	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	User defined notes, e.g. the reason for a re-determination / change of the name, etc.	-	-
ResponsibleName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the person or institution responsible for the determination Preset value: dbo.CurrentUserName()	-	-
ResponsibleAgentURI	varchar (255)	URI of the person or institution responsible for the determination (= foreign key) as stored in the module DiversityAgents. Preset value: SELECT AgentURI FROM UserProxy WHERE LoginName = USER_NAME()	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	Date and time when the dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Login of the user who created the dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	Date and time when the dataset was changed DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Login of the user who changed the dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
ReferenceDetails	nvarchar (50)	The exact location within the reference, e.g. pages, plates	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: IdentificationUnit

Organism that is present in or on a collection specimen

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
IdentificationUnitID	int	ID of the identification unit (= part of Primary key). Usually one of possibly several organisms present on the collection specimen. Example: parasite with hyperparasite on plant leaf = 3 units,	R	U
LastIdentificationCache	nvarchar (255)	The last identification as entered in table Identification	R
FamilyCache	nvarchar (255)	A cached value of the family of the taxon of the last identification. Can be set by the editor if NameURI in table Identification is NULL, otherwise set by the system.	-	-
OrderCache	nvarchar (255)	A cached value of the order of the taxon of the last identification. Can be set by the editor if NameURI in table Identification is NULL, otherwise set by the system.	-	-
TaxonomicGroup	nvarchar (50)	Taxonomic group the organism identified by this unit belongs to. Groups listed in table CollTaxonomicGroup_Enum (= foreign key)	R	-
OnlyObserved	bit	True if the organism was only observed rather than collected. It is therefore not present on the preserved specimen. Example: Tree under which the collected mycorrhizal fungus grew. DefaultValue: (0) Preset value: True	-	-
RelatedUnitID	int	The IdentificationUnitID of the organism or substrate, on which this organism is growing (= foreign key)	-	-
RelationType	nvarchar (50)	The relation of an unit to its substrate, e.g. parasitism, symbiosis etc. as stored in CollRelationType_Enum (= foreign key)	-	-
ColonisedSubstratePart	nvarchar (255)	If a substrate association exists: part of the substrate that is affected in the interaction (e.g. 'leaves' if a fungus is growing on the leaves of an infected plant)	-	-
LifeStage	nvarchar (255)	Examples: 'II, III' for spore generations of rusts or 'seed', 'seedling' etc. for higher plants	-	-
Gender	nvarchar (50)	The gender of the identification unit, e.g. 'male'	-	-
NumberOfUnits	smallint	The number of units of this identification unit, e.g. 400 beetle in a bottle	-	-
ExsiccataNumber	nvarchar (50)	If specimen is an exsiccata: Number of current specimen within the exsiccata series	-	-
ExsiccataIdentification	smallint	Refers to the IdentificationSequence in Identification (= foreign key). The name under which the collection specimen resp. this unit is published within an exsiccata.	-	-
UnitIdentifier	nvarchar (50)	An identifier for the identification of the unit e.g. a number painted on a tree within an experimental plot	-	-
UnitDescription	nvarchar (50)	Description of the unit, esp. if not an organism but parts or remnants of it were present or observed, e.g. a nest of an insect or a song of a bird	-	-
Circumstances	nvarchar (50)	Circumstances of the occurence of the organism	-	-
DisplayOrder	smallint	The sequence in which the units within this specimen will appear on e.g. a label where the first unit may be printed in the header and others in the text below. 0 means the unit should not appear on a label. DefaultValue: (1)	R	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Further information on the identification unit or interaction, e. g. infection symptoms like 'producing galls'	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
HierarchyCache	nvarchar (500)		-	-
ParentUnitID	int	The IdentificationUnitID of a parent organism of which this organism is a child of (= foreign key).	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: IdentificationUnitAnalysis

The analysis values taken from an identification unit

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
IdentificationUnitID	int	Refers to the ID of IdentficationUnit (= foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
AnalysisID	int	Analysis ID, foreign key of table Analysis.	R	U
AnalysisNumber	nvarchar (50)	Number of the analysis Preset value: 1	R	U
AnalysisResult	nvarchar (MAX)	The result of the analysis	-	-
ExternalAnalysisURI	varchar (255)	An URI for an analysis as defined in an external datasoure	-	-
ResponsibleName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the person or institution responsible for the determination DefaultValue: [dbo].[CurrentUserName]() Preset value: dbo.CurrentUserName()	-	-
ResponsibleAgentURI	varchar (255)	URI of the person or institution responsible for the determination (= foreign key) as stored in the module DiversityAgents. Preset value: SELECT AgentURI FROM UserProxy WHERE LoginName = USER_NAME()	-	-
AnalysisDate	nvarchar (50)	The date of the analysis Preset value: getdate()	-	-
SpecimenPartID	int	ID of the part of a specimen (optional, Foreign key) if the analysis was done with a part of the specimen (see table CollectionSpecimenPart).	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes concerning this analysis	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-
ToolUsage	xml (MAX)	The tools used for the analysis and their usage or settings.	-	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: IdentificationUnitGeoAnalysis

The geographical position or region of an organism at a certain time

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
IdentificationUnitID	int	Refers to the ID of IdentficationUnit (= foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
AnalysisDate	datetime	The date of the analysis	R	U
Geography	geography	The geography of the identification unit according to WGS84, e.g. a point (latitide, longitude and altitude)	-	-
Geometry	geometry (MAX)	The geometry of the identifiction unit, e.g. an area	-	-
ResponsibleName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the person or institution responsible for the determination	-	-
ResponsibleAgentURI	varchar (255)	URI of the person or institution responsible for the determination (= foreign key) as stored in the module DiversityAgents.	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes concerning this analysis	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: IdentificationUnitInPart

The list of the organisms that are found in a part of the specimen

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
CollectionSpecimenID	int	Refers to the ID of CollectionSpecimen (= Foreign key and part of primary key)	R	U
IdentificationUnitID	int	ID of the identification unit (= part of Primary key). Usually one of possibly several organisms present on the collection specimen. Example: parasite with hyperparasite on plant leaf = 3 units,	R	U
SpecimenPartID	int	ID of the part of a specimen (optional, Foreign key) if the identification unit is located on a part of the specimen (see table CollectionSpecimenPart).	R	U
DisplayOrder	smallint	The sequence in which the units within this part will appear on e.g. a label where the first unit may be printed in the header and others in the text below. 0 means the unit should not appear on a label. DefaultValue: (1)	R	-
Description	nvarchar (500)	A description of the unit, esp. if not a whole unit but e.g. parts of it are stored in the collection, e.g. a nest of a bird	-	-
LogInsertedBy	nvarchar (50)	Name of user who first entered (typed or imported) the data. DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogInsertedWhen	smalldatetime	Date and time when the data were first entered (typed or imported) into this database. DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Name of user who last updated the data. DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	smalldatetime	Date and time when the data were last updated. DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: LocalisationSystem

The geographic localisation systems, e.g. coordinates

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
LocalisationSystemID	int	Unique ID for the localisation system (= Primary key)	R	U
LocalisationSystemParentID	int	LocalisationSystemID of the superior LocalisationSystem	-	-
LocalisationSystemName	nvarchar (100)	Name of the system used for the determination of the place of the collection, e. g. Gauss-Krüger, MTB, GIS	R	-
DefaultAccuracyOfLocalisation	nvarchar (50)	The default for the accuracy of values that can be reached with this method	-	-
DefaultMeasurementUnit	nvarchar (50)	The default measurement unit for the localisation system, e.g. m, geograpic coordinates	-	-
ParsingMethodName	nvarchar (50)	Internal value, specifying a programming method used for parsing text in fields Location1/Location2 in table CollectionLocalisation	-	-
DisplayText	nvarchar (50)	Short abbreviated description of the localisation system as displayed in the user interface	-	-
DisplayEnable	bit	Specifies if this item is enabled to be used within the database. LocalisationSystems can be disabled to avoid seeing them, but to keep the definition for the future.	-	-
DisplayOrder	smallint	The order in which the entries are displayed. The order may be changed at any time, but all values must be unique.	-	-
Description	nvarchar (255)	Description of the localisation method	-	-
DisplayTextLocation1	nvarchar (50)	Short abbreviated description of the attribute Location1 in the table CollectionGeography as displayed in the user interface	-	-
DescriptionLocation1	nvarchar (255)	Description of the attribute Location1 in the table CollectionGeography as displayed in the user interface	-	-
DisplayTextLocation2	nvarchar (50)	Short abbreviated description of the attribute Location2 in the table CollectionGeography as displayed in the user interface	-	-
DescriptionLocation2	nvarchar (255)	Description of the attribute Location2 in the table CollectionGeography as displayed in the user interface	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: Processing

The processings of the specimen

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
ProcessingID	int	ID of the processing (Primary key)	R	U
ProcessingParentID	int	The ID of the superior type of the processing	-	-
DisplayText	nvarchar (50)	The display text of the processing as shown e.g. in a user interface	-	-
Description	nvarchar (MAX)	Description of the processing	-	-
Notes	nvarchar (MAX)	Notes about the processing	-	-
ProcessingURI	varchar (255)	An URI for a processing as defined in an external datasource	-	-
OnlyHierarchy	bit	If the entry is only used for the hierarchical arrangement of the entries DefaultValue: (0)	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: ProcessingMaterialCategory

The processings that are possible for a certain material category

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
ProcessingID	int	ID of the processing. Refers to ProcessingID in table Processing (foreign key) DefaultValue: (1)	R	U
MaterialCategory	nvarchar (50)	Material category of specimen. Examples: 'herbarium sheets', 'drawings', 'microscopic slides' etc. DefaultValue: N'specimen'	R	U
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: ProjectAnalysis

The types of the analysis that are available for a project

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
AnalysisID	int	ID of the analysis (Primary key)	R	U
ProjectID	int	ID of the project to which the specimen belongs (Projects are defined in DiversityProjects)	R	U
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: ProjectProcessing

The types of processing available within a project

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
ProcessingID	int	ID of the Processing (Primary key)	R	U
ProjectID	int	ID of the project to which the specimen belongs (Projects are defined in DiversityProjects)	R	U
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: Property

The list of the properties that can be specified for the collection site

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
PropertyID	int	Unique ID for the property (= Primary key)	R	U
PropertyParentID	int	PropertyID of the superior Property	-	-
PropertyName	nvarchar (100)	Name of the system used for the characterisation of the collection site, e. g. Lithostratigraphy	R	-
DefaultAccuracyOfProperty	nvarchar (50)	The default for the accuracy of values that can be reached with this method	-	-
DefaultMeasurementUnit	nvarchar (50)	The default measurement unit for the characterisation system, e.g. pH	-	-
ParsingMethodName	nvarchar (50)	Internal value, specifying a programming method used for parsing the contents in table CollectionEventProperty	R	-
DisplayText	nvarchar (50)	Short abbreviated description of the characterisation system as displayed in the user interface	-	-
DisplayEnabled	bit	Specifies if this item is enabled to be used within the database. Properties can be disabled to avoid seeing them, but to keep the definition for the future.	-	-
DisplayOrder	smallint	The order in which the entries are displayed. The order may be changed at any time, but all values must be unique.	-	-
Description	nvarchar (255)	Description of the characterisation method	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: Transaction

Transactions like loan, borrow, gift, exchange etc. of specimen if they are e.g. permanently or temporary transfered from one collection to another

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
TransactionID	int	Unique ID for the transaction (= Primary key)	R	U
ParentTransactionID	int	The ID of a preceeding transaction of a superior transaction if transactions are organized in a hierarchy	-	-
TransactionType	nvarchar (50)	Type of the transaction e.g. gift in or out, exchange in or out, purchase in or out DefaultValue: N'exchange'	R	-
TransactionTitle	nvarchar (200)	The title of the transaction as e.g. shown in an user interface	R	-
ReportingCategory	nvarchar (50)	A group defined for the transaction, e. g. a taxonomic group as used for exchange balancing	-	-
AdministratingCollectionID	int	ID of the collection thas is responsible for the administration of the transaction.	R	-
MaterialDescription	nvarchar (MAX)	ID of the project to which the transaction belongs (Projects are defined in DiversityProjects)	-	-
MaterialCategory	nvarchar (50)	Material category of specimen. Examples: 'herbarium sheets', 'drawings', 'microscopic slides' etc. DefaultValue: N'specimen'	-	-
MaterialCollectors	nvarchar (MAX)	The collectors of the material	-	-
FromCollectionID	int	The ID of the collection from which the specimen were transfered, e.g. the donating collection of a gift	-	-
FromTransactionPartnerName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the person or institution from which the specimen were transfered, e.g. the donator of a gift	-	-
FromTransactionPartnerAgentURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the transaction partner (see e.g. module DiversityAgents)	-	-
FromTransactionNumber	nvarchar (50)	Number or code by which a transaction may be recorded by the administration of the source of the specimen, e.g. the donating collection of a gift	-	-
ToCollectionID	int	The ID of the collection to which the specimen were transfered, e.g. the receiver of a gift	-	-
ToTransactionPartnerName	nvarchar (255)	Name of the person or institution to which the specimen were transfered, e.g. the receiver of a gift	-	-
ToTransactionPartnerAgentURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the transaction partner (see e.g. module DiversityAgents)	-	-
ToTransactionNumber	nvarchar (50)	Number or code by which a transaction may be recorded by the administration of the destination of the specimen, e.g. the receiving collection of a gift	-	-
NumberOfUnits	smallint	The number of units that were (initially) included in the transaction	-	-
Investigator	nvarchar (50)	The investigator for whose study a transacted material was sent	-	-
TransactionComment	nvarchar (MAX)	Comments about the exchanged material addressed to the transaction partner	-	-
BeginDate	datetime	Date when the transaction started	-	-
AgreedEndDate	datetime	End of the transaction period, e.g. if the time for borrowing the specimen is restricted	-	-
ActualEndDate	datetime	Actual end of the transaction when e.g. the borrowed specimen were returned to the owner	-	-
InternalNotes	nvarchar (MAX)	Internal notes about this transaction, not to be published e.g. on a web page	-	-
ResponsibleName	nvarchar (255)	The person responsible for this transaction	-	-
ResponsibleAgentURI	varchar (255)	The URI of the person, team or organisation responsible for the data (see e.g. module DiversityAgents)	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Table: TransactionDocument

The history of transactions resp. the documents connected to the transactions

Column	Data type	Description	Requ.	Ind.
TransactionID	int	Unique ID for the Transaction, refers to table Transaction (= Part of primary key and foreign key)	R	U
Date	datetime	The date of the event of a transaction	R	U
TransactionText	nvarchar (MAX)	The text of a transaction document	-	-
TransactionDocument	image (2147483647)	A scanned document connected to this transaction event	-	-
InternalNotes	nvarchar (MAX)	Internal notes about this transaction event	-	-
LogCreatedWhen	datetime	The time when this dataset was created DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogCreatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who created this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
LogUpdatedWhen	datetime	The last time when this dataset was updated DefaultValue: getdate()	-	-
LogUpdatedBy	nvarchar (50)	Who was the last to update this dataset DefaultValue: user_name()	-	-
RowGUID	uniqueidentifier	DefaultValue: newsequentialid()	R	-

Relations to other tables

Columns	Related table	Columns in related table	Update rule	Delete rule
AnalysisParentID	Analysis	AnalysisID	NO ACTION	NO ACTION

Footnotes: The following conventions and abbreviations have been used in the tables: Columns of primary key:underlined R: It is required to enter data in this field. I: The field is indexed to enable faster searching. U: unique index