Hello Andrew, Am Donnerstag, den 29.09.2005, 22:21 -0400 schrieb Andrew Jensen: > > > Second - The Query Builder. Creating select queries is only the > > > beginning. Update and delete queries > > > are one of the strong points of MSA. At first this seems like more flash > > > then substance, but it really > > > is a feature that users make use of. Now add to this the ability to > > > create pivot tables > > > and you have a large part of MSA's usability for the non-dba. > > > > > > > Since I stopped using MSA in Version 2 I'd like to ask you, what exactly > > is missing here? So far I had no problems building queries in OO.o. For > > upüdating and deletion: Design your query in the SQL view and leave it > > that way, should be enough in most cases. > > > > Distinction between types of queries would be a good thing, if you file > > an issue I'll vote for that one. > > > > > I would be more then willing to enter a RFE, but wanted to hear what > other people thought about it > first. There are already issues about the query builder, just in the > making select statements. Binary fields, > sub selects and a few others. Pretty much I would lump these into > birthing pains. But the delete and update > queries are a horse of a different color. I know that they would > require more work. [...] > Also on the OOOForum boards this seems to be a point, the use of > the query builder to do data manipulation, that is make or break issue > for a number of folks bosses.
As mentioned in another mail, apparently I need to have a look at what MSA in an up to date version can do. I'll see if I can get my hands on it. Marc --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
