# Database window

The database window is the main jumping-off point to reach the other interface windows of the rack data editor and runner. It has a text area used for displaying error messages and debugging output, and a menu bar used to reach the other windows.

For the Rack Data Editor, this window has two menus.

- File

  This menu is used to save and load rack data sets. It is described here.

- Window

  This menu contains the rack data and topology windows.

For the PLUM Runner, this window has four menus:

- Database

  This menu is used to save and load rack data sets. It is described here.

- Setup

  This menu is used to set program options, like the locations of utilities. It is described here.

- Window

  This menu contains the run, constraint and single combo windows.

- Reports

  The items in this menu are used to generate reports. These are described in the index page.