The Crude database
- Last UpdatedAug 14, 2026
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Navigation: The crude database is visible on many pages in Assay.
The crude database lists crudes as rows and their properties as columns. By applying data sets and configuring filters, the database can be arranged to display the combination of crudes and properties you would like.

You can also configure views to display exactly the combination of properties you desire, sort, and export your data, and generate reports.
The actions you can perform on the crude database are listed in the following table.
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Operation |
Action |
Reference |
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Apply and configure data sets |
Apply system data sets directly to the database |
See System data sets. |
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Configure data sets |
See Data Sets. |
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Apply and configure filters |
Apply simple filters directly to the database |
See Simple Filters. |
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Configure complex filters |
See Complex filters. |
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Apply and configure views |
Apply pre-configured views directly to the database |
See Views. |
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Configure views |
See Assay views. |
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Access crude details |
Select the name of a crude. |
See Crude Pages. |
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Access assay details |
Select the reference for a crude. |
See Access assay pages. |
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Generate reports |
Select a report button in a pre-configured view. |
"Generating Standard Reports" on page 243 |
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Configure a report column in a view. |
See Generating Standard Reports. |
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Sort crudes |
Select column header. |
See Sort your Data. |
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Export crudes |
Select one of the |
The crude database can be managed and manipulated just like any other component. You can add as many database components as you wish to your Dashboard.
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