1406.0.55.005 - TableBuilder, User Guide
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INTRODUCTION
There are two TableBuilder systems: Census TableBuilder and TableBuilder for all other datasets. This TableBuilder User Guide provides information about both systems, including practical examples and tutorials to assist users. Video tutorials covering basic tables, creating custom groups, graphs and maps and large tables can be found in the Tutorials section of this User Guide, including pdf transcripts. This section includes: Available Data in TableBuilder How to register Browsers Accessing TableBuilder TableBuilder home page features AVAILABLE DATA IN TABLEBUILDER CENSUS TABLEBUILDER A list of data items and geographies available in Census TableBuilder can be found in TableBuilder - data & geography. The 2016 Census Dictionary (cat. no. 2901.0) contains details of the classifications used in the 2016 Census along with definitions of census concepts and terms. The dictionary is a comprehensive reference guide that will help users determine and specify data requirements. This is also linked from within Census TableBuilder. Previous versions of the dictionary can be found on the Past & Futures Releases tab of the above product. Census TableBuilder Basic is a free product designed for users who want to construct basic data tables. TableBuilder Basic provides access to most Census data in a range of topic-based datasets that include classifications such as age, education, housing, income, transport, religion, ethnicity and occupation. Users can access Basic datasets as a guest user or by registering to enable additional features such as saving tables, submitting large tables and creating custom groups. Census TableBuilder Pro is a charged product designed for advanced Census data users who want the freedom to create large and/or complex tables. It provides access to nearly all variables available in the Census data, supporting a large variety of cross-classified tables. Users need to register and subscribe to access Pro. TABLEBUILDER FOR ALL OTHER DATASETS There are many datasets available in TableBuilder, covering a wide range of topics including health, education, labour force, preschool education, migrants, motor vehicles, crime, disabilities, ageing and carers. Some datasets are from ABS survey collections, while others are administrative data collected by other organisations. A list of datasets is provided in the TableBuilder column of the Available microdata page. This page links users to each dataset's supporting documentation, including a data item list for each dataset on the Downloads tab of each dataset's associated microdata publication. HOW TO REGISTER Users can access Census TableBuilder Basic datasets without registering. However, by registering, users can access additional features such as saving tables, submitting large tables and creating custom groups. Users also need to register to access any of the subscribed TableBuilder datasets, including Census TableBuilder Pro. Registering for TableBuilder automatically provides access to all free products, including Census TableBuilder Basic. Subscription access can be purchased for:
Subscription prices charged depend on the time of year that the subscription is taken up. For more information, see Microdata prices. To register for free and subscribed products, see How to apply. BROWSERS RECOMMENDED BROWSERS TableBuilder is presented in a web browser. Your default browser will open the session. It is recommended using the following versions of the mainstream browsers:
Older versions of browsers may not display all features of TableBuilder correctly, in particular, mapping functions. MULTIPLE BROWSERS It is not recommended that TableBuilder is opened in more than one tab or window using the same User ID and password. This may produce unpredictable results. ACCESSING TABLEBUILDER LOGGING IN AS A GUEST USER Users can access Census TableBuilder Basic datasets as a guest user without registering. Guest users can:
Guest users cannot:
Log in as a guest user. Links to log into TableBuilder systems are also available on the About TableBuilder page on the ABS website. You will be asked to agree to Terms and Conditions before accessing TableBuilder as a guest user. LOGGING IN AS A REGISTERED USER The ABS has two TableBuilder systems:
Links to log into TableBuilder systems are also available on the About TableBuilder page on the ABS website. You will know which system you are using by the banner at the top of the screen. After registering, log into the TableBuilder system that includes the dataset you want to use. Enter your User ID and password (obtained when registering) and select Log in. The Log in page also includes useful links to:
While using TableBuilder, users may access this User Guide at any time by clicking on the question mark icon on the top right corner of the TableBuilder system. Supporting information will open in a new window and will not affect the active session. Lost or forgotten User IDs and passwords can be retrieved by selecting either the Forgotten password or Forgotten User ID links from the Log in page. This links to the registration centre and will prompt for your registered email from which you will receive the credentials needed. FAILED ATTEMPTS AT LOG IN There is a maximum of six failed attempts on your account before it will be locked. Unlocking your account can be done via the forgotten links, but you must know the answer to your secret question to meet the necessary security requirements to unlock your account. For further support to unlock your account, email microdata.access@abs.gov.au. LINKS IN THE FOOTER At the bottom of all TableBuilder screens are ABS pages relating to: This supporting information will open in a new window and will not affect your active session.TIMING OUT If there has been no activity in TableBuilder for 30 minutes, the session will time out. The following message will display and you will need to log in again to continue working. Any unsaved data will be lost. LOGGING OUT Before logging out, save any data you want to retain. See the Save, download and print section for further information. Log out is located at the top right of the screen. This will completely close your TableBuilder session. If you only close your browser or the tab without logging out, your session will stay active for 30 minutes. TABLEBUILDER HOME PAGE FEATURES Once logged in, the TableBuilder home page displays information in three panels.
Census TableBuilder, home page view. There are a number of features and functions of the home page. Datasets panel This panel shows all the data series that you have subscribed to, as well as all free products.
Predefined tables panel This panel shows the predefined and saved tables for the selected dataset. The When a dataset is selected in the Datasets panel, you can double click on any of the tables in the Predefined tables panel to open them, or click New Table to create a new empty table for the selected dataset. New Table button Select a dataset in the Datasets panel, then click this button to start creating a new table. Open Table button Select a table in the Predefined tables panel, then click Open Table to use and modify the selected table. Alternatively, double click on the table to open it. Description panel The panel on the right provides general information about TableBuilder, including a link to this User Guide. When a dataset is selected in the first panel and there is further information available about the dataset or its predefined tables, the information will display here. Search box Use the search box (in the top right corner) to search across all data series. Results are presented by type - dataset, user table (your saved tables), predefined table, field (variable) and value (category). The results show all datasets that include the search term, whether it is in a dataset name, one of your saved tables, a variable or a category. See the Search section for further information. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.
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