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Thanks to everyone who helped out on this one.
BrianB2.
--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "brian.z123" <brian.z123@xxx>
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> 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/
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> 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.
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