NADABAS (National Accounts Database System) is an innovative tool that integrates Microsoft Excel with a database, specifically designed for managing National Accounts but also adaptable for systems such as Government Financial Statistics (GFS). The platform is highly flexible and allows for efficient data management, offering interaction between Excel workbooks and databases like Microsoft Access or SQL Server Express.
Key Features
Database Integration: NADABAS replaces traditional Excel file links with robust connections between Excel workbooks and databases. This allows for data to be uploaded from workbooks to the database, or downloaded back into workbooks, enabling users to share and manage data more efficiently.
Classifications and Key Families: The system is structured around tables created by "Key families" that organize data classifications like industries, products, and sectors, following the 2008 System of National Accounts (SNA). These classifications prevent data entry errors by assigning codes to specific dimensions, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Unique Identifiers: Every cell connected to the database has a unique identifier based on several dimensions, such as transaction type, industry, and year, enabling detailed and structured data entry.
User-Friendly Interface: NADABAS operates through an intuitive Excel ribbon interface, from which tasks like opening workbooks, managing data transfers between workbooks and the database, and system administration are executed.
System Requirements
NADABAS requires a licensed Microsoft Excel version 2013 or later, running on a Windows environment. It is designed to operate smoothly in both stand-alone and multi-user settings within a Local Area Network (LAN), offering flexibility and scalability to meet various operational needs.
Flexibility and Adaptability
The system does not impose strict design constraints on the Excel files or related database tables, making it adaptable to different organizational structures. While NADABAS functions more efficiently when Excel files follow certain design principles, particularly mirroring aspects of the 2008 SNA, it can also work with existing files, minimizing the effort required for implementation.