APPLICATION DESIGN

Starting a database from scratch
If you need a unique application, start from scratch. To do this, begin by creating a blank database, based on the -Blank- template. A blank database contains no design elements such as pages or forms. Blank databases have one default view. You must create all of the elements you need for the application.

1. Choose File - Application - New.

2. In the Server field do one of the following:

3. In the Title field, enter a title for the new database. The title can have a maximum of 96 characters.
4. (Optional) Click Encryption, select "Locally encrypt this database using," and select an encryption type. For information on encrypting a database, see the topic "Notes and Domino encryption" in the chapter "Security in an Application."

5. (Optional) If you are developing an application for use with IBM® Lotus® Notes® and Domino 4.x or if the application will be on a Domino 4.x server, click "Size Limit" and select a size (in gigabytes).

6. Select -Blank- as the template.

7. Click OK.

You are now ready to begin creating the design elements for your application.

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