JP2000048043A - Data development system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To shorten the processing time required for extraction or rearrangement at the time of developing date in an existing database and updating the developed database. SOLUTION: An input part 14 inputs individual matrix development information A2 and a development request signal and a database access distribution part 15 extracts each data from an existing database 2 based on the development request signal. A matrix development control part 16 generates 1st or 2nd new data so that the information A2 is preferentially adopted as compared with the information A1 when both the information A1, A2 compete with each other based on both the information A1, A2 stored in a matrix development information storing part 11 and adds the 1st or 2nd new data to respective data and the distribution part 15 writes respective data and the 1st or 2nd new data in the database 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data development system for developing data in an existing database to create a development database.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, when designing a system such as a plant, an existing database in which data of each element to be designed is registered in advance is used. Further, a data development system that converts each data in an existing database into new data and registers and manages the converted new data in a development database of another form is used.

[0003] Specifically, this type of data development system uses the contents of data of each element registered in an existing database, and compares the contents, combinations, and arrangement orders of the plurality of data in the existing database. According to the design information of
It is converted to new data used in downstream processes.

[0004] For example, this kind of data development system is
After each data in the existing database is extracted by several extraction methods, the data after expansion is determined by changing the arrangement order by sorting or the like, and the determined data is updated to the expansion database.

[0005] When it is desired to expand to another content instead of the predetermined expansion, the data in the expanded database after the expansion is extracted, the data is changed by the operation of the operator, and the expanded database is again processed. Has been updated.

[0006]

However, in the data development system as described above, when data in an existing database is developed, some pre-processing relating to a data extraction method and an arrangement order is required. If the data in the database is very large, there is a problem that pre-processing takes a long time.

If it is desired to develop data different from a predetermined one with respect to the data to be extracted, the data is once developed and written into a development database, and then, by an operator's operation,
It is necessary to extract the data in the expanded database after the expansion and correct the data. For this reason, when there is a large number of data to be developed differently, there is a problem that the operation labor of the operator is increased.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a data expansion system capable of shortening the processing time of extraction and sorting when updating the expansion database by expanding the data in the existing database. The purpose is to do. An object of the present invention is to provide a data development system that can reduce the labor of an operator when performing individual development on data in an existing database.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, each data is developed based on a development request signal input to an existing database in which a plurality of data are stored in a matrix. A data expansion system for storing expansion results in an expansion database, wherein a matrix expansion information memory storing matrix expansion information for generating first new data from a pattern on a matrix of each data in the existing database; Input means for inputting individual matrix expansion information for generating second new data from a pattern on a matrix of each data in the existing database and the expansion request signal, respectively, and an expansion request signal input by the input means Extract each data from the existing database based on the contents of Data extraction means, and for each data extracted by the data extraction means, based on matrix expansion information in the matrix expansion information memory and individual matrix expansion information input by the input means, both information are mutually Data generating means for generating first or second new data so as to give priority to the individual matrix expanded information over the matrix expanded information when a conflict occurs, and first or second new data generated by the data generating means Is added to each data extracted by the data extracting means, and a developed data writing means for writing each of the data and the first or second new data into the developed database is provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, each of the data is developed in an existing database in which a plurality of data are stored based on an input development request signal, and the result of the development is stored in the development database. An abbreviation information memory storing abbreviation information for generating first abbreviation data corresponding to each data in the existing database; and an abbreviation information memory corresponding to each data in the existing database. Means for inputting the individual abbreviation information for generating the second abbreviation data and the expansion request signal, respectively, based on the content of the expansion request signal input by the input means. Data extracting means for extracting each data from the data, and a part of each data extracted by the data extracting means, Based on the abbreviation information in the abbreviation information memory and the individual abbreviation information input by the input means, when the two information conflict with each other, to give priority to the individual abbreviation information over the abbreviation information, Data generating means for generating first or second abbreviation data, and replacing the first or second abbreviation data generated by the data generation means with the partial data and including the replaced abbreviation data A data development system comprising: development data writing means for writing data to the development database.

Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, each of the data is developed in an existing database in which a plurality of data are stored based on an input development request signal, and the result of the development is stored in the development database. A data expansion system, comprising: an order information memory storing order information for generating first order instruction data corresponding to each data in the existing database; and a second order information memory corresponding to each data in the existing database. (2) Input means for inputting individual order information for generating order instruction data and the expansion request signal, respectively, and each data from the existing database based on the contents of the expansion request signal input by the input means. Data extracting means for extracting the data, and for each data extracted by the data extracting means, First or second order instruction data is generated based on the order information and the individual order information input by the input means so that when the two information conflict with each other, the individual order information is prioritized over the order information. Changing the order of the data extracted by the data extracting means according to the first or second order instruction data generated by the data generating means;
A data expansion system comprising expansion data writing means for writing each data whose arrangement order has been changed into the expansion database. (Operation) Therefore, in the invention corresponding to claim 1, by taking the above means, matrix development information for generating the first new data from the pattern on the matrix of each data in the existing database is stored. Matrix expansion information memory, input means respectively inputs individual matrix expansion information for generating second new data from a pattern on the matrix of each data in the existing database and an expansion request signal, and the data extraction means Extracting each data from the existing database based on the contents of the expansion request signal input by the input means, and generating the data in the matrix expansion information memory with respect to each data extracted by the data extracting means. Individual matrix expansion information input by information and input means The first or second new data is generated such that when the two information conflict with each other, the individual matrix expansion information is given priority over the matrix expansion information, and the expansion data writing means is generated by the data generation means. The first or second new data is added to each data extracted by the data extracting means, and each of these data and the first or second new data are written in the development database, so that the data in the existing database is developed. When the development database is updated, the processing time for extraction can be reduced, and when individual development is performed on data in the existing database, the labor of the operator can be reduced.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an abbreviation information memory for storing abbreviation information for generating first abbreviation data corresponding to each data in the existing database, and the input means is provided. Inputting the individual abbreviation information for generating the second abbreviation data corresponding to each data in the existing database and the expansion request signal, respectively, and the data extracting means outputs the contents of the expansion request signal input by the input means. Based on the data, each data is extracted from the existing database, and the data generating means inputs a part of the data extracted by the data extracting means to the abbreviation information in the abbreviation information memory and the input means. Based on the individual abbreviation information to be performed, when the two information conflict with each other, to give priority to the individual abbreviation information over the abbreviation information,
The first or second abbreviation data is generated, and the expanded data writing unit replaces the first or second abbreviation data generated by the data generation unit with some data, and includes the replaced abbreviation data. Since each data is written to the development database, when the data in the existing database is developed and the development database is updated, the processing time for extraction and conversion can be reduced, and individual development of the data in the existing database can be performed. When performing, the labor of the operator can be reduced.

Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an order information memory for storing order information for generating first order instruction data corresponding to each data in the existing database, and Individual order information for generating the second order instruction data corresponding to each data in the database and the expansion request signal are input, respectively, and the data extracting unit is configured to output the data based on the content of the expansion request signal input by the input unit. Extracting each data from the existing database, the data generating means, for each data extracted by the data extracting means, based on the order information in the order information memory and the individual order information input by the input means, When the information conflicts with each other, the first or second order designating data is generated so that the individual order information has priority over the order information. The writing unit changes the arrangement order of the data extracted by the data extraction unit according to the first or second order instruction data generated by the data generation unit, and stores the changed data in the expansion database. When the data in the existing database is expanded and the expanded database is updated, the processing time for extraction and sorting can be shortened. Labor of the person can be reduced.

[0014]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a data expansion system according to an embodiment of the present invention. This data development system is provided for a conventional database system 3 including an existing database 1 and a development database 2.

More specifically, the data expansion system includes a matrix expansion dictionary information storage unit 11, a similar word expansion dictionary information storage unit 12, a data array expansion dictionary information storage unit 13, an input unit 14, a database access distribution unit 15, A matrix expansion control unit 16, a similar word expansion control unit 17, and a data array expansion control unit 18 are provided.

Here, the matrix development dictionary information storage unit 11 is a memory for storing predetermined matrix development dictionary information A1 which can be read out from the matrix development control unit 16.

The matrix development dictionary information A1 is information for creating new data with respect to the data on the matrix in the existing database 1, and for example, "transmission"
"O" for any two of the three items "Display" and "Operation"
Is set to indicate a signal, “A” is generated in the item of “signal type” when “transmission” and “operation” are “” ”, and“ A ”is generated when“ transmission ”and“ display ”are“ ○ ”. Information such as “B” is generated in the item of “signal type”.

The similar word development dictionary information storage unit 12 is a memory in which predetermined similar word expansion dictionary information B1 is stored, and is readable by the similar word expansion control unit 17.

The similar word development dictionary information B1 is information for creating new similar word data (abbreviated word data) with respect to the data in the existing database 1, and for example, "NO. When "1 pump" is set, "P1" is generated in the item of "equipment name (abbreviation)" as a similar word (abbreviation here), and similarly, "equipment name"
Is information such as "P2" is generated in the item of "equipment name (omitted)" for the item "NO.

The data array development dictionary information storage unit 13 is a memory in which predetermined data array development dictionary information C1 is stored, and is readable from the data array development control unit 18.

The data array development dictionary information C1 is information for creating new data with respect to the data in the existing database 1. For example, any one of "stop operation", "run", and "start operation" is used. If there is an item called “signal name” to be set and “signal name” is “stop operation”, set “1” in the “arrangement order” item and set “signal name” to “operation”.
In this case, the item "arrangement order" is set to "2", and when the "signal name" is "start operation", the item "arrangement order" is set to "3".

The input unit 14 has a function of transmitting a development request signal for requesting the development of the existing database 1 to the database access distribution unit 15 by an operation of the operator, and a function of transmitting the individual matrix development dictionary information A2 to the matrix development control unit 1.
6; a function of providing individual similar word development dictionary information B2 to the similar word development control unit 17; and a function of providing individual data array development dictionary information C2 to the data array development control unit 18.

The individual matrix development dictionary information A2 is the same information for generating new data as the matrix development dictionary information A1, but is different from the matrix development dictionary information A1 and is input as appropriate for each development. When competing with A1, it is used in preference to the matrix expansion dictionary information A1.

The individual similar word expansion dictionary information B2 is information for generating similar word data similar to the similar word expansion dictionary information B1, but is different from the similar word expansion dictionary information B1 and is appropriately input for each expansion, and When competing with the similar word development dictionary information B1, it is used in preference to the similar word expansion dictionary information B1.

The individual data array development dictionary information C2 is information for generating order data similar to the data array development dictionary information C1, but is different from the data array development dictionary information C1.
Data array expansion dictionary information C which is appropriately input for each expansion and
1 is used in preference to the data array development dictionary information C1.

The database access distribution unit 15 extracts each data from the existing database 1 based on the development request signal received from the input unit 14 and converts the data into a matrix development control unit 16, a similar word development control unit 17 or A function to be provided to the data array development control unit 18, a function to write new data and each data received from the matrix development control unit 16 to the development database 2,
7 and a function of writing the rearranged data received from the data array development control unit 18 to the development database 2.

The matrix development control unit 16 generates new data for each data received from the database access distribution unit 15 based on the matrix development dictionary information A1 in the matrix development dictionary information storage unit 11. From the input means 14, individual matrix expansion dictionary information A
2, the new data is preferentially generated in accordance with the individual matrix development dictionary information A2, and both the new data generated by any of them and the data received from the database access distribution unit 15 are used for the database access distribution. It has a function to be provided to the division unit 15.

The synonym expansion control unit 17 converts a part of the data received from the database access distribution unit 15 (hereinafter referred to as “partial data”) into the similar word expansion dictionary information storage unit 12. Replacement with the similar word data based on the word development dictionary information B1, and when the individual similar word development dictionary information B2 is obtained from the input means 14, preferential replacement with the similar word data according to the individual similar word development dictionary information B2. ,
It has a function of giving each data including the similar word data replaced by any one to the database access distribution unit 15.

The data array development control unit 18 arranges each data received from the database access distribution unit 15 based on the data array development dictionary information C1 in the data array development dictionary information storage unit 13 and arranges the sequence data (order designation data). Information), and when the individual data array development dictionary information C2 is obtained from the input means 14, the arrangement order data is preferentially generated in accordance with the individual data array development dictionary information C2, and the arrangement order data generated by either of them is generated. And a function of giving the rearranged data to the database access distribution unit 15.

Next, the operation of the data expansion system configured as described above will be described in the order of matrix expansion, similar word expansion, and data array expansion. (Matrix expansion) The input unit 14 transmits an expansion request signal for requesting the expansion of the database to the database access distribution unit 15 by the operation of the operator.

The database access distribution unit 15 extracts each data from the existing database 1 based on the development request signal, as shown in FIG. 2, and supplies the extracted data to the matrix development control unit 16.

The matrix development control unit 16 generates new data (signal types A and B) based on the matrix development dictionary information A1 in the matrix development dictionary information storage unit 11 based on the given data.

More specifically, the contents (items) of a plurality of data
In the case where it is determined whether or not the data matches the data on the matrix and the data is expanded, the pattern indicated by each data received from the database access distribution unit 15 and the data pattern on the matrix in each field of the matrix expanded dictionary information A1 are used. Are determined to be the same, and when the patterns are the same, the conversion data designated to the pattern in the matrix development dictionary information A1 is generated as new data.

Thereafter, the matrix expansion controller 16
Returns the generated new data and the original data to the database access distribution unit 15. The database access distribution unit 15 writes the returned new data and the original data into the development database 2.

As a result, the data in the existing database 1 can be developed into data to be written in the development database 2 without performing any number of extractions. Next, an operation in the case of performing an expansion different from the predetermined expansion specified in the matrix expansion dictionary information A1 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the input unit 14 inputs the individual matrix development dictionary information A2 to the matrix development control unit 18 by the operation of the operator. Next, the input unit 14 transmits a deployment request signal to the database access distribution unit 15.

The database access distribution unit 15 extracts data from the existing database 1 and supplies each extracted data to the matrix development control unit 16 as described above. Here, the matrix development control unit 16 generates new data (signal type X) from each data based on the individual matrix development dictionary information A2, as described above, and combines the generated new data with the original data. Reply to the database access distribution unit. The specific generation method is
The operation is the same as the operation based on the matrix expansion dictionary information A1 described above. In this development, since individual matrix development dictionary information A2 indicating signal type X has been set, priority is given to each data (transmission ○, display ○) corresponding to signal type X instead of matrix development dictionary information A1. Is an operation in which the individual matrix development information A2 is used.

Thereafter, as described above, the database access distribution unit 15 writes the reply contents into the development database 2. As described above, even when it is desired to perform a development different from the predetermined development, by dynamically inputting the individual matrix development dictionary information A2, it is easy to reconstruct the pre-registered matrix development dictionary information A1. The existing database 1 can be expanded. (Similar word expansion) The input unit 14 transmits an expansion request signal for requesting expansion of the database to the database access distribution unit 15 by an operation of the operator.

The database access distribution unit 15 extracts each data from the existing database 1 based on the development request signal as shown in FIG. 4, and gives each data to the similar word development control unit 17.

The synonym expansion control unit 17 generates synonym data based on the synonym expansion dictionary information B1 in the synonym expansion dictionary information storage unit 12 from each of the data, and Replaces the similar word data, and stores each data including the similar word data in the database access distribution unit 1
Reply to 5.

More specifically, when a plurality of data are combined to form expanded data, if an event that requires data change due to data length restriction occurs, for example, each data received from the database access distribution unit 15 When one piece of data is created by synthesizing data, the abbreviation data (P1, P2) for replacement in the similar word expansion dictionary information B1 and a part of the data (No. 1 pump, No. 2 pump) ), The length of all the combined data is shortened, and each data including the similar word data after the replacement is returned to the database access distribution unit 15.

The database access distribution unit 15 writes each data including the returned similar word data into the development database 2. As a result, the data in the existing database 1 can be developed into data to be written in the development database 2 without performing any number of extractions and conversions.

Next, an operation in the case of performing expansion different from the predetermined expansion specified in the similar word expansion dictionary information B1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the input unit 14 inputs the individual similar word development dictionary information B2 to the similar word development control unit 17 by an operation of the operator.

Next, the input unit 14 transmits a development request signal to the database access distribution unit 15. As described above, the database access distribution unit 15 extracts data from the existing database 1 and provides each extracted data to the similar word development control unit 17.

Here, the similar word development control unit 17 converts a part of each data (No. 1 pump) into the similar word data (No. 1) based on the individual similar word development dictionary information B2, as described above. P), and returns all data after synthesis including the replaced similar word data to the database access distribution unit 15. The specific generation method is the same as the operation based on the similar word development dictionary information B1 described above. In this development, since the individual synonym expansion dictionary information indicating the facility name (omitted) No. 1 P has been set, partial data (No. 1) corresponding to No. 1 P is used instead of the similar word expansion dictionary information B1. With respect to (pump), the operation uses the individual similar word development information B2 preferentially.

Thereafter, as described above, the database access distribution unit 15 writes the reply contents into the development database 2. As described above, even when it is desired to perform a development different from the predetermined development, by dynamically inputting the individual similar word development dictionary information B2, the similar word development dictionary information B2 registered in advance can be obtained.
The existing database 1 can be easily developed without rebuilding the existing database 1. (Data array expansion) The input unit 14 transmits an expansion request signal for requesting the expansion of the database to the database access distribution unit 15 by the operation of the operator.

The database access distribution unit 15 extracts each data from the existing database 1 based on the development request signal as shown in FIG. 6, and gives the data to the data array development control unit 18.

The data array development control unit 18 generates ordering data from the given data based on the data array expansion dictionary information C1 in the data array expansion dictionary information storage unit 13, and generates each data in accordance with the generated ordering data. Change the order of data.

More specifically, when generating expanded data by rearranging a plurality of data, the data array expansion dictionary information C1
The order of the data is changed based on the combination of the data described in (1) and the ordering data indicating the order.

Thereafter, the data array development control unit 18
The data whose order is changed is returned to the database access distribution unit 15. The database access sorting unit 15 writes the returned sorted data into the development database 2.

As a result, unlike the related art, the data in the existing database 1 can be rearranged and written to the development database 2 without performing the rearrangement operation by the operator.

Next, the operation in the case of performing expansion different from the predetermined expansion specified in the data array expansion dictionary information C1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the input unit 14 inputs the individual data array development dictionary information C2 to the data array development control unit 18 by an operation of the operator.

Next, the input unit 14 transmits a development request signal to the database access distribution unit 15. The database access distribution unit 15 extracts data from the existing database 1 and supplies each extracted data to the data array development control unit 18 as described above.

Here, the data array development controller 18 generates arrangement order data from each data based on the individual data array development dictionary information C1 in the same manner as described above, and sorts each data in accordance with the generated arrangement order data. Is returned to the database access distribution unit 15. The specific generation method is the same as the operation based on the data array development dictionary information C1 described above. In this development, since the individual data array development dictionary information C2 has been set, the data array development dictionary information C1
, The operation using the individual data array development information C2 is preferentially performed.

Hereinafter, as described above, the database access distribution unit 15 writes the contents of the reply to the development database 2. As described above, even when it is desired to perform expansion different from the predetermined expansion, by dynamically inputting the individual data array expansion dictionary information C2, the pre-registered data array expansion dictionary information C1 is not reconstructed. The existing database 1 can be easily developed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, each data in the existing database 1 is obtained by using the matrix expansion dictionary information A1, the similar word expansion dictionary information B1, and the data array expansion dictionary information C1. In contrast, a state in which data is expanded, changed, and updated in the expansion database 2 is created without performing a number of extractions and data rearrangements, so that the processing time of extraction, change, and rearrangement can be shortened. .

Then, the expansion dictionary information A1,
For individual developments different from B1 and C1, by using the dynamically input individual development dictionary information A2, B2 and C2 with priority, the previously registered development dictionary information A
Each data in the existing database 1 can be easily developed and written in the developed database 2 without reconstructing 1, B1 and C1.

In this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, three operations of matrix expansion, similar word expansion and data array expansion are described individually, but each expansion may be performed in parallel in any combination. Needless to say. In addition, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0059]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a data development system capable of shortening the processing time for extraction and rearrangement when data in an existing database is developed and the development database is updated. Further, when the data in the existing database is individually developed, the labor of the operator can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a data expansion system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining an operation of matrix expansion in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of individual matrix expansion in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating an operation of expanding a similar word in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of individual similar word expansion in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of data array expansion in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of individual data array development in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Existing database 2 ... Expansion database 11 ... Matrix expansion dictionary information storage unit 12 ... Similar word expansion dictionary information storage unit 13 ... Data array expansion dictionary information storage unit 14 ... Input unit 15 ... Database access distribution unit 16 ... Matrix expansion control Unit 17: Similar word expansion control unit 18: Data array expansion control unit A1: Matrix expansion dictionary information A2: Individual matrix expansion dictionary information B1: Similar word expansion dictionary information B2: Individual similar word expansion dictionary information C1: Data array expansion dictionary information C2: Individual data array expansion dictionary information

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A data expansion system for expanding each data in an existing database in which a plurality of data are stored in a matrix based on an input expansion request signal, and storing the expansion result in an expansion database. A matrix development information memory for storing matrix development information for generating first new data from a pattern on a matrix of each data in the existing database; and a second memory from a pattern on a matrix of each data in the existing database. Input means for respectively inputting individual matrix expansion information and the expansion request signal for generating new data, and, based on the content of the expansion request signal input by the input means, each data from the existing database. Data extracting means for extracting, and the data extracting means For each data extracted by,
On the basis of matrix expansion information in the matrix expansion information memory and individual matrix expansion information input by the input means, when the two information conflict with each other, the individual matrix expansion information is given priority over the matrix expansion information. Data generating means for generating first or second new data; and adding the first or second new data generated by the data generating means to each data extracted by the data extracting means. A data development system comprising: development data writing means for writing the first or second new data into the development database. 2. A data expanding system for expanding each data based on an input expansion request signal to an existing database storing a plurality of data, and storing the expansion result in an expansion database. First for each data in existing database
An abbreviation information memory in which abbreviation information for generating abbreviation data is stored, and a second abbreviation information memory corresponding to each data in the existing database.
Input means for inputting individual abbreviation information for generating abbreviation data and the expansion request signal, respectively, based on the contents of the expansion request signal input by the input means, each data from the existing database Data extraction means for extracting the abbreviation information in the abbreviation information memory and the individual abbreviation information input by the input means for some of the data extracted by the data extraction means. A data generating means for generating first or second abbreviation data so that the individual abbreviation information is prioritized over the abbreviation information when both information conflict with each other, The first or second abbreviation data is replaced with the partial data, and each data including the replaced abbreviation data is written to the development database. Data expansion system characterized in that a opening data writing means. 3. A data expansion system for expanding each data based on an input expansion request signal to an existing database in which a plurality of data are stored, and storing an expansion result in the expansion database. First for each data in existing database
An order information memory in which order information for generating order instruction data is stored; and a second information memory corresponding to each data in the existing database.
Input means for respectively inputting individual order information for generating order instruction data and the expansion request signal, and, based on the content of the expansion request signal input by the input means, each data from the existing database. Data extraction means to be extracted, for each data extracted by the data extraction means,
Based on the order information in the order information memory and the individual order information input by the input means, when the two information conflict with each other, the first or second order information is given priority over the individual order information over the order information. (2) data generating means for generating order instruction data; and changing the order of each data extracted by the data extracting means according to the first or second order instruction data generated by the data generating means. And a development data writing means for writing the changed data into the development database.