PROJECT CHARTER
Project Name: Database Import
and Query Web App
Date: 12/1/2014
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Project Number:
Revision Number:
PROJECT GOALS
This app will be able to read data from an Excel spreadsheet or a csv file into another database and
perform various reports and queries on the data based on the criteria of the language.
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DELIVERABLES
The completed program will be delivered fully compiled via compact disc.
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SCOPE DEFINITION
Mechanics
Create means of importing data from given Excel or csv file.
Browse for import file
First row contains Field headings
Primary keys
Filename
Create means to perform reports and queries on data
List of saved reports
Basic types of queries
Tables/queries and fields to query
Filename
View query or modify query design
Sort records by field in ascending or descending order
Display reports and query results
Datasheet view
Design view
Save custom and generic reports/queries
Filename, Print
GUI
Create buttons, tabs and menus
Tabs: Import, Reports/queries
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Buttons: Back, Next, Finish, Cancel, Print
Menus: Generic reports/queries, Custom reports/queries, Display, Saved reports/queries
Create generic and custom reports/queries
Ask whether or not the first row contains field headings
Ask about primary keys
Ask for the filename
Create options to display data
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PROJECT MILESTONES
Sign off on importation functionality
Final approval on desired reports (prototype included)
Sign off on reporting
Final approval on GUI
Sign off on GUI completion
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ASSUMPTIONS, CONSTRAINTS & DEPENDENCIES
Assumptions:
1. The development of the program will take a semester.
2. The program will be user friendly.
3. It can be used by a non-technical person.
Constraints:
1. It can only import Excel and csv files.
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RELATED DOCUMENTS
Interview with Brother DeGraw
Project Charter Template
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PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Function
Name
Role
Program Director
Spencer DeGraw
Stakeholder
Student
Rebekah Wadman
Project Manager
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PROJECT AUTHORIZATION
Approved by:
Business Manager
Date
Approved by:
Project Manager
Date
For Internal Use Only
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