The database can describe files to make it easy to overview their contents and to search for special files by the description typed in. The files are stored separately, where they were originally located. Nevertheless they can quickly be viewed by the functionality provided in the database form. This can help to avoid redundantly storing of data in file format on different network computers by different persons, who work on the same or similar items.
The data base is used in the field of car leasing. It stores customer data and vehicle specifications and computes the leasing rates in dependence of the contract conditions. Both customers and salesmen can operate the tool in a simple manner. The first time a possible customer contact his car dealer, he will be much better informed and comes with a special demand with only a few questions left.