The abacus icon is used to define calculations used for the data in a relation.

Used to limit the data retrieved from a relation.

AppleTalk is a networking system that is available on all Apple Macintosh Computers and a variety of printer hardware.

Black holes receive information, either from a field, an abacus, the arrow of another tile, or by direct input.

An AppleScript scripting addition that enables you to manipulate data within a Helix database using the AppleScript scripting language.

A Helix application that visits the server over a network.

In Helix, the term describing the methodology Helix users for sharing a collection among users in a workgrou. Allows for multiple people to access a single collection at the same time.

A form that is not updated while it is on the screen. The form can be refreshed with the refresh command, or by clicking the form indicator.

A file (e.g., database) or related group of such files, known as "Relations" in Helix, form a collection. A Helix document which contains all the data and structures created inside Helix.

Data rectangles display stored data, provide places for entering new data, or display the results of a calculation.

Any collection of data organized for storage and access by computers.

A type of data that can be formatted to include the date and time.

Formerly known as "Full Mode,": Design Mode is the part of Helix RADE where the application design is done.

Document data type stores non-Helix documents within a Helix database.

Used to run single-user Helix applications. It is similar to RADE, but with the full mode removed.

Evalix analyzes a special text file from your Helix application to report common construction problems and increase productivity.

Command used to copy Helix data to an external file. (Formerly known as "Dump")

Can be dragged into a relation for creation of data fields.

A field to store numbers with up to two decimal places.

Returns a yes/no response. Can be formatted to return a number (1/0), true/false, yes/no, or a customized true/false statement.

The form query allows a developer to select a template that appears as a query form. The user can open each field on the query form to enter values and operators that create an expression against which values are evaluated. The data that meet the criteria are then displayed.

A form that will update when data is entered.