The crude database
- Last UpdatedAug 14, 2026
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The workspace below is the default view for Assay.

You can see that on the left there is an open pane with the tab entitled Database. This is the Database module. It contains a list of the crudes in the database. For each crude in the database view there are several entries, including Reference, Name and Origin. These columns can be completely reconfigured to display information of your choice.
You can select any crude in the database by left clicking on it. Clicking on another crude in the database will select it and de-select the previous selection. To keep the previous selection, hold down the Ctrl key when selecting the other crude. In this way you can display property profiles for multiple crudes on the graph.
For an introduction to the Database module see How to use the database.