Re: SEQUEL

[brobins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Actually, a better solution would be to cut out the middle man and just use
Microsoft Query to put the data into the spreadsheet.

Bill

Rick Rauterkus wrote:

> > It's been a long while since I discussed Sequel with anyone.  How is it
> > for users writing their own queries?  We have some fairly sophisticated
> > Query/400 users who could do more if they had more.  Will Sequel also
> > build files suitable for downloading into Excel?
>
> Sequel can build the actual Excel file.  You just need access to a shared
> folder or networked drive on the 400 to get to it after it is created.  Or I
> believe the newest version can e-mail it you.
>
> Lucky you for having Query-capable users.  We have only one here that uses
> Query with any regularity.  He is happy with that, so we haven't shown him
> Sequel yet.  So Sequel is mainly a programmer's tool here, but from my
> experience with it, anybody comfortable with Query should have very little
> trouble learning Sequel.  I love it, the only time I use Query anymore is to
> run an old one that hasn't been converted yet.  The capabilities are pretty
> much the same, I just find it easier to get the specs in with Sequel,
> especially with complicated selection criteria where ( )'s come in very
> handy.
>
> The report writer also gives you complete control over the format of the
> report.  And then there is the tabler module.  You should get a trial of it
> and check it out.  It has become an indispensable tool here.
>
> Rick
>
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