To set up a filter for specific records within the bibliographic database, select Tools > Filter from the Bibliographic Database menu bar. The bottom portion of the window shows the contents of the selected record. Additional fields can be viewed by scrolling the table to the right. The middle portion of the window shows each of the records in a table layout similar to that of a spreadsheet. Select an alternative data source (another database or table) or change details of the fields in the database.

Change some details of columns in the database (see Changing column details).Filter for specific records within the database (see Filtering records).You can use the top portion of this window to:.For information on creating a new table in the bibliographic database, see Chapter 10 (Getting Started with Base) in the Getting Started book.Īlthough you can create references within the document itself, creating a bibliographic database allows reuse in other documents and saves a lot of time.įollow these steps to create a bibliographic database: Update and edit an existing bibliographyįor most of this section, the database table used is the sample one that comes with Writer.Create, add, and maintain entries within a bibliographic database.These references are either stored in a bibliographic database or within the document itself. A bibliography is useful for displaying references used throughout a document.

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