PHOTO DATABASE
Open Photo Database

Instructions for Using the Photo Database

When you CLICK HERE or on the FHWA logo above, the Microsoft® Access data base file, main.mdb, in the Database subdirectory is accessed. The data base does not contain the actual photos, but it does provide detailed information about all the photos, including barrier material, location, special features, etc. Use the data base to search for other photos with similar desired attributes, e.g., locating photos of barriers with a raked finish. NOTE: You must have Microsoft® Access 97 (or later version) on your computer to use the data base.

All the photographs contained in the FHWA Highway Noise Barrier Design package (Handbook, Video, and this CD-ROM) can be found on the CD-ROM in the Graphics subdirectory. It contains 3038 photographs and slides from State Transportation Agencies, acoustical consultants, and noise barrier manufacturers. Each photograph is stored as a .JPG file and can be located in the Graphics subdirectory by its Photo #.

*** To use the data base to find information about a specific photo:

1. CLICK HERE or on the FHWA logo above to open the data base.

2. Click the left mouse button in the Photo # field.

3. Click the right mouse button to open pop-up menu with available filter options.

4. Click the left mouse button in the Filter For field, then type in the desired photo # and press the Enter/Return key.

*** To use the data base to find information on all photos with a specific attribute(s):

1. CLICK HERE or on the FHWA logo above to open the data base.

2. In the Records menu, select Filter, then select select Filter by Form.

3. For each desired field, use the pull-down button to view and select available attributes.

4. In the Records menu, select Apply Filter/Sort.

7. Note that at the bottom of the window, Microsoft Access will let you know how many data base photos/records it found with your attribute(s). Use the left mouse button and click on the left or right arrow indicators to go to the previous/next photo/record.

*** To remove the search/filter criteria and view the entire data base:

1. In the Records menu, select Remove Filter/Sort.

If you need further assistance using Microsoft® Access, please consult the software's Help menu.