Managing Data, Databases and Workspaces

The main purpose of the Component Manager is to systematically store all data that is created during the work with ASCET (classes, modules, projects, etc.) in a database or workspace. The Component Manager allows you to manage the database or workspace items from a comprehensible user interface. Similar to the Windows Explorer, you can create folders and subfolders, move, copy, import, and export individual items, and also create entirely new databases and workspaces. This means that you can organize your data in a similar fashion as you are accustomed to for the file system.

Besides organizing your data, you can also edit components and projects in ASCET.

When you start to work on a new project, it is helpful to create a new database or workspace. This operation is equivalent to changing to an empty directory on your computer. Then, you can create a customized folder structure, and create or import new items.

Note
You can see the name of the current database or workspace in the bottom bar of the Component Manager.