Databases

Configure database access in the general settings.

Important: If database files such as Material.sqlite3, Grunt.sqlite3, Comp.sqlite3, Insulation.sqlite3, FittingBase.sqlite3, and similar are read-only, all database editing functions in PASS/START-PROF will be disabled.

PASS/START-PROF databases contain the following sections:

No	Database	Image	File	Description	Editing Options
1	Materials		Material.sqlite3	Physical properties of pipe and component materials	Editable
2	Variable Spring Supports		Prug.sqlite3	Properties and flexibility data for variable spring hangers and supports	Read‑only
3	Constant Spring Supports		ConstLoad.sqlite3	Properties of constant spring hangers and supports	Read‑only
4	Soils		Grunt.sqlite3	Physical and mechanical properties of soils	Partially editable (codes 16+), partially read‑only (codes 0-15)
5	Expansion Joints		Comp.sqlite3	Expansion joint properties	Read‑only
6	Insulation		Insulation.sqlite3	Insulation weight by construction type	Editable
7	Pipes		PipeBase.sqlite3	Pipe properties	Editable
8	Bends		FittingBase.sqlite3	Bend properties	Editable
9	Tees		FittingBase.sqlite3	Tee properties	Editable
10	Reducers		FittingBase.sqlite3	Reducer properties	Editable
11	Flange Pair		FlangeBase.sqlite3	Flange pair properties	Editable
12	Single Flange		FlangeBase.sqlite3	Single flange properties	Editable
13	Gasket		FlangeBase.sqlite3	Gasket properties	Editable
14	Beam		BeamBase.sqlite3	Beam cross-section properties	Editable
15	Valve		ValveBase.sqlite3	Valve properties	Editable
16	Support		SupportBase.sqlite3	Support properties	Editable