Windows client application is able to connect to local or remote database server, directly or through EarthCape Application Server
Web client provides browser based access with most of the functionality retained and all data types can be not only browsed but also edited.
Database proxy service application.
MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite and 9 other database servers are supported (read more).
Multi user access is managed via role based permissions.
Data type, record and field level permission control can be configured. Read more in documentation.
Highly detailed database structure covers all aspects of biodiversity research. Customizable and extensible by end-users. Read more in documentation.
All data related to collections and observations can be organized in a common database.
Collections data can be mapped within EarthCape GIS module and exported to all vector formats (incl. Google Earth). Read more.
Extensive tools for searching, grouping and filtering the data are available. Read more.
Museum management functionality includes loan management, specimen storage, and label/form printing.
Dedicated specimen accessioning coupled with staff and task management systems
stocktaking tasks and reports
Full geometry information (polygon, line or point) can be stored with each record and used when mapping the data in GIS viewer.
Label designer with barcode support (24 types of 1 and 2D barcodes) can be effectively used to design and share label templates between researchers.
Create a detailed database of synonyms. Check names validity against existing name services.
Link taxonomic treatments to literature references.
Taxon based reporting, distribution map creation and statistics features are available.
Detailed reference records can be linked with other parts of the database. Literature module can be used to conduct rigorous taxonomic work, e.g. taxonomic revision.
Map and GPS assisted recording can facilitate field work.
EarthCape biodiversity data can be exported to any vector format (SHP, MIF, KML, etc.). Locality and unit records can be automatically created from existing vector files incl GPX.
Map projects can combine layers of any GIS raster or vector formats from external files and services (WMS, WMTS).
From labels to full laboratory notebook contents.
Other functionality includes mail merge, master-detail reports, table and multi-column reports, cross-tab and charted reports, print preview, document map and more.
Lab activities and reaction parameters can be recorded. Built-in Word and Spreadsheet editors. Read more.
DNA extracts and frozen samples can be stored and linked with the rest of the genetic and field data.
Auto arrangement of sample labels into a plate for further processing.
Intuitive, easy-to-use, powerful, adjustable and extremely functional report designer is available.
PDF, HTML, MHT, RTF, TXT, CSV, XPS, XLS, XLSX, BMP, EMF, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF and WMF are supported along with numerous specific export options.
Label printing functionality includes support for 1500 label types.
Most popular barcode types are supported.
From dragging columns to changing input forms – users are able to create and change layouts at personal, group or application level.
Built-in application admin model editor controls most aspects of windows and web application UI and functionality with no coding skills required.
Administrators are able to control the configurations at application, role and user level.
Variants of same data views can be configured, stored and shared across the platform.
Apart from default validation rules, users or administrators are able to create their own.
