I have been using my own SQL external data plugin for about 6 months. I find it to be decently fast -- for instance, it can retreive 1 minute quotes for about 1500 bars in real time without a problem. I use sqllite to edit the database. Also writes well. I can't compare to other approaches though.
chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "brian.z123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 8:09 PM Subject: [amibroker] SQL databases > SQL database is the best ODBC Universal plugin option? > > I have plans for the 'external' database feature. > So far I have tried accessing CSV and Excel tables from AB. > CSV was sluggish and I couldn't get Xcel to work, although I didn't > try too hard on the Xcel. > Tomasz/support recommended SQL as the better option. > I haven't tried SQL yet but it looks easy enough. > > Would anyone like to comment on the pluses/minuses of SQL versus the > rest? > Would SQL have a speed advantage? > > I appreciate that it is not quite as universal as MSFT programs > although AB provided a free SQL link. > > http://www.mysql.com/ > > Thanks to everyone who is posting on the Access topic. > I still intend to learn how to use Access/Xcel as well. > My general computing skills are average so I am very happy to be able > to sit back and follow you guys or gals on this stuff. > > BrianB2. > > > > > > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. > > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com > > For other support material please check also: > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com For other support material please check also: http://www.amibroker.com/support.html Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroker/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
