# Managing Custom Databases

In Senbee Connect, administrators can create custom databases within any category to store and manage unique datasets. For example, if you want to track ESG data for buildings, you can create a custom database directly in the Buildings category.

Written By Tristan White

Last updated 6 months ago

Creating a Custom Database

  1. Navigate to the category where you want to add your database (e.g., Buildings).

  2. Click the plus (+) button to create a new database.

    • ⚠️ Note: The database becomes available for all items in that category.

    • Example: If you create a database in Buildings, it will be accessible across all buildings.

  3. Enter a name and optional description.

  4. Select an icon to represent your database.

  5. Click Save.

Adding Data to Your Database

  1. Open your database and toggle Edit Mode in the top-right corner.

  2. Click Add Card to create your first card.

  3. Each card can represent a dataset, such as Energy Usage or Waste Metrics.

  4. Customize your cards with:

    • Icons (visual markers for quick recognition)

    • Colors (for categorization or priority)

Customizing Cards

  • Within a card, you can add custom fields (link to article on fields).

  • Fields let you capture structured data such as:

    • Numbers (e.g., kWh, CO₂ emissions)

    • Dates (e.g., reporting period)

    • Text (e.g., notes, descriptions)

    • Linked references (e.g., another record in Senbee Connect)

Example: Building ESG Database

Imagine you want to keep track of environmental data across multiple buildings:

  • Create a custom database in Buildings called ESG Data.

  • Add cards like:

    • Energy Consumption

    • Water Usage

    • CO₂ Footprint

  • Add custom fields inside each card to log actual numbers and metrics.

This gives you a structured, repeatable way to collect sustainability data across your portfolio.

✅ Pro Tip: Use consistent naming conventions for databases and cards (e.g., “ESG Data – Energy” instead of just “Energy”) to make reporting easier later.

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