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1. What has VDB to offer?
- CZSO Public Database (VDB) will become a gate to the world of statistical information, provided by the CZSO.
- VDB offers mainly a convenient access to statistical data of the CZSO and to methodological descriptions, which are provided to every figure. All information stored in the database can be accessed from one place via a web browser and there is no need to search in various publications or browse many web pages on the website or Intranet of the CZSO.
- Together with the data VDB contains also relevant metainformation, which identify the published figures by specifying the subject matter area, time period and territory. This way VDB will facilitate correct understanding and interpretation of the statistical data and lay a solid foundation for correct processing of statistical data. Users have direct information where the data come from expert estimations or as a result of a statistical survey, whether they are preliminary or revised, etc.
- In addition to the tables, VDB offers also graphical outputs in forms of charts and maps.
- Moreover, VDB offers also customized user selection, key information on selected territory, with the possibility to save the customized selection, export data in XLS, XML or PDF formats and other tools for even more comfortable work with data and metadata for different user groups.
2. Can I make my own data selection or will I only find a complete table?
- The CZSO Public Database makes it possible for a user to make his/her own data selection from VDB, to select even one specific figure including its description.
This functionality is found by following the link Costumized selection.
- The design of the database enables the users to dynamically search and find the requested figure, value or information. In case of inquiries concerning this functionality check the help for Customized selection page or contact information services.
3. Which browsers are supported?
- The full operation of the VDB web application is guaranteed for Internet Explorer 7+ and Mozilla (Firefox 1.5). The application has also been tested on Opera 10 and Chrome web browsers.
4. What technology is the site based on?
- The web site is based on JSF technology implemented by IceFaces.
- It also uses Javascript technology jQuery and its plugins.
5. Why are the maps in VDB not displayed?
- In order to display maps in Internet Explorer you need to install an SVG plugin - e.g. Adobe SVG Viewer or Renesis SVG Viewer. Browsers Firefox and Opera 9+ have native SVG support.
6. Explanation of symbols used in the tables
- - no cases registered
- . data unavailable or unreliable
- x not applicable
- 0 figure less than half the unit used
- i. d. individual or confidential data
8. Benefits for registered users
- possibility to save tables, charts or maps to your Favourite objects
- possibility to save your customized selection to your Saved customized selections
- possibility to automatically receive email with the table after its confidentiality issues have been solved
We are also preparing the possibility to export large customized selections exceeding the restrictive limits.
