Ingres Menu
Ingres Menu is a visually oriented, forms-driven, menu interface that provides access to all Ingres forms-based tools and data.
Accessing an individual tool through the Ingres Menu gives you the ability to switch quickly from one forms-based tool to another, without having to go back to the window manager or operating system command line.
Bypass Ingres Menu
You can bypass the Ingres Menu by entering a command to start a specific tool from the operating system command line. In this case, the Ingres Menu is not displayed and you are able to access only the particular tool you specified. For details, see Command Syntax to Start Ingres Menu or Tool.
If you choose Ingres from an applications menu or load it from a script file, whether you see the Ingres Menu frame depends on how the menu or script has been configured.
Access Ingres Menu
To access the Ingres Menu
Issue the ingmenu command from your operating system command line, as follows:
ingmenu dbname|v_node::dbname [/server_type]
Details on these parameters can found in Command Syntax to Start Ingres Menu or Tool.
For a complete list of the flags and other parameters associated with the ingmenu command, see the chapter “System Commands for the Forms-based Tools” or the Command Reference Guide.
Options on the Ingres Menu
The Ingres Menu frame is divided into the following two parts:
• List of the forms-based tools you can access, as described in the table following this discussion
• Menu of operations that enable you to make your selection, get help, end the session, and so forth
The map in the following figure shows each forms-based tool that is accessible from the Ingres Menu main frame. The menu choices you see depend on your authorizations and on your environment.
The following table explains each of the main Ingres Menu choices:
Tables
Provides access to the Tables Utility for adding or manipulating tables in your database.
Forms
Provides access to tools for creating, editing, and using custom or default forms.
JoinDefs
Enables you to run a query on several tables at once using a JoinDef.
Reports
Enables you to run a report, or create and edit a report specification designed with RBF.
Graphs
Enables you to display or print existing graphs or create new ones. For more information, see the documentation for your graphics software.
Applications
Enables you to access the tools for generating applications: Vision and Applications‑By‑Forms. For additional information about the application generation tools, consult the Forms-based Application Development Tools User Guide.
Queries
Provides access to the interactive query languages through the Interactive Terminal Monitor and to QBF, a forms‑based query system.
To choose one of the tools listed on the Ingres Menu frame
Click on the item with your mouse, or use the cursor control keys to highlight the item you want and choose the Select operation.
Last modified date: 11/09/2022