NoOp wrote:
On 11/17/2009 07:33 AM, Andreas Saeger wrote:
Gerard G wrote:
Would you recomend me some usefull help for Open Office.
I would like to find some EXAMPLE concerning :
1.) simple form to set parameters,
2.) generating a query with parameters from form,
3.) executing a query, ( generating or updating a table )
4.) making a report based on the table from point 3.)
5.) Passing back some data from the result of query 3.) back to the form to
adjust parameters.
May you send me some usefull internet links for that .
The normal help has to much information and it's quite difficult to find these
really important.
I would like also to read sth about implementation of the transactions
mechanism in Open Office.
With kind regards,
Gerard GÅ‚owacki
There is no real database application in OpenOffice.org. Having some
database running on a server you may connect a Base document to it, so
the database data are accessible and printable from office documents.
Interesting...
http://www.openoffice.org/product/base.html
So this is wrong eh?
Crossposting removed.
Base is a collection of modules and 3rd-party software built around
ODF-documents. I made quite a few small and medium databases with it. I
use two of my databases daily.
I used to develop(semi-professional) with MS Access 97/2000.
I'm a main contributor on
http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewforum.php?f=13
I'm very familiar with the misconceptions, high flying expectations and
common problems related to Base.
- It is not what it looks like.
- You are the one to design the database backend and nothing in Base
will support your in your very own design decisions.
- Base forms provide very simplistic (thus difficult) tools to built
input tools for relations. But you have to be familiar with the abstract
concepts of the underlying database.
- Many things do not work as you might expect and you have to find your
own way to get the maximum out of the offered tool set.
- It will never be enough for a smart looking database application
unless you start programming, which is extremely difficult.
- Nevertheless, Base is a useful complement to the other office
component. It outperforms every "spreadsheet solution" on the fly. Just
do not expect anything like MS Access. Not even close.
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