Re: SEQUEL

[Jeff Crosby <jlcrosby@xxxxxxx>]

Dave Shaw wrote:
 
> We have users using it, it works pretty well for the ones willing to learn a
> little bit about the database.  Sounds like your group of Query users fit
> that description, so probably most/all of them would find Sequel fairly easy
> to switch to.  Anyone frustrated with limitations in Query is almost certain
> to love it.

Some (about 3-5) of our Query/400 user are real sophisticated as users
go.  They sometimes string queries together with intermediate files to
get what they want.  That's who I'm trying to help here.
 
> As for downloading to Excel, it can create files in the IFS in any of the
> formats below, which can then be opened directly or e-mailed by Sequel.
> And, of course, it can output DB2 files that you can then download using
> file transfer or ODBC/MS Query.

These users are adept at Excel.  It sounds like SEQUEL would be a really
good fit.

Thanks for the info.

-- 
-Jeff

jlcrosby@fwi.com
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