Index card
Under an index card refers to the summary of certain data according to a fixed scheme on a card for a card index. Less common is the derived from the French name Fiche.
Originally, it was usually around cards from strong cardboard box on which the desired data, were often entered in forms. These cards were then according to certain criteria (eg alphabetically ) sorted and collected in file boxes. Thus, a faster access to this data allows. Remove any protruding sections of index cards are called tabs or only rider. At various positions plugged colored tabs allow independent of the sorting coded access system. Hand hole cards allow more structured access similar simple database systems.
Index cards in a conventional library catalog, hot catalog card.
The term is now used sporadically for the records of an electronic database, even though they no longer are " cards ". The scope of the operating system Windows To belonged 3:11 a program that bears the English name for index card box ( cardfile.exe ) and remind the user interface on index cards.
Related Topics
- A flashcards and flashcard software supports the acquisition of knowledge.
- Tabs are referred to the separator in files held.
- Hand punch cards as edge punch cards, slot punch cards and punch cards view enabled by encoding search operations in card files.
- Microfiche are also called microfiche.
- In list boxes usually purpose- designed flashcards are used.