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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   -     -  


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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   -     -  


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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.   -     -  


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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.   -     -  


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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   -  


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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.   -     -  


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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   -  


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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   -     -  


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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).   -     -  


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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.   -     -  


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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   -  


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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   -  


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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()
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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()
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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   -  


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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   -  


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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   -  


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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   -  


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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   -  


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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