Re: Which Ad Hoc Report tool to use?

>resumes_at_dyncorp-bksd.com (Resumes) wrote:
>
>>Hi everyone!
 

>>We would like to use an ad hoc report tool for a Database. The tool
>>must:
 

>>1. allow for editing of the (tool) code by a simple text editor like
>>TED;
 
>>2. handle queries against many tables, not just one or two;
 

>>3. be able to do easy matrix reporting;
 

>>4. be able to read a variety of file formats (flat, Oracle, XBase
>>etc.);
 

>>5. be able to produce a variety of file formats (flat, Oracle,
>>Lotus/Excel, XBase, word processing etc.)
 

>>Currently we are considering Oracle Power Objects, Focus for Windows,
>>IQ Software, and Microsoft Access. We have found MS-Access to be
>>capable but are concerned about speed.
 

>>Has anyone done something similar with the above tools? Can you
>>recommend one of the above or some other tool that can do the above
>>tasks?
 

>>I'd love to hear your opinions. My email is sanjay_at_dyncorp-bksd.com.
 

>>Your help is appreciated very much.
 

>>Thanks in advance,
>>Sanjay
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