Re: suggestions for good graphical DB query builder

On 2 Ott, 11:52, "Shakespeare" <what..._at_xs4all.nl> wrote:
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> > On 1 Ott, 21:14, "Shakespeare" <what..._at_xs4all.nl> wrote:
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> >> > On 30 Set, 10:27, "Shakespeare" <what..._at_xs4all.nl> wrote:
> >> >> "pamela fluente" <pamelaflue..._at_libero.it> schreef in
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> >> >> > On 18 Set, 21:37, carol_ma..._at_msn.com wrote:
> >> >> >> We're doing a product comparison for graphical query builders.
> >> >> >> Would
> >> >> >> appreciate
> >> >> >> your input on what you like (or don't).
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> >> >> >> We're an Oracle shop, but we need connectivity w/ any ODBC
> >> >> >> compliant
> >> >> >> DB.
> >> >> >> Also need query result export options (esp Excel), pivot
> >> >> >> capability,
> >> >> >> printable results,
> >> >> >> Windows compliant.
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> >> >> >> We don't need write capability, and if the tool has it, we need
> >> >> >> to be able to turn it off. DB Admin tools not needed.
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> >> >> >> I've heard great things about AQT (Advanced Query Tool)...
> >> >> >> comments?
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> >> >> >> Thanks,
> >> >> >> Carol
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> >> >> > Since you asked, let me point you to a nice and effective query
> >> >> > builder.
> >> >> > It's mainly intended for Reporting / Charts / Dashboard needs. It's
> >> >> > a
> >> >> > very powerful tool.
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> >> >> >http://groups.google.it/group/DataTime
> >> >> >http://www.datatime.eu/download.aspx
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> >> >> > Cheers,
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> >> >> > -Pam
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> >> >> Be sure to take a look at the prices too......
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> >> >> Shakespeare- Nascondi testo tra virgolette -
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> >> > What prices?
> >> > Anyone can use the FREE (Universal) version:
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> >> >http://www.datatime.eu/download.aspx
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> >> > (No limitations whatsoever)
> >> > Before talking one should try and evaluate.
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> >> > -P
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> >> Free is only for personal and non-commercial use...
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> >> Shakespeare- Nascondi testo tra virgolette -
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> > You are right Shakespeare
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> > I'd like a version of Oracle free for personal and non-commercial
> > use ;-))
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> > Seriously, how could one trust a software company knowing that they
> > have got
> > absolutely no revenue channel ? Don't you agree ?
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> > I am not one who believes much in free programs or open source purity.
> > Certainly there are whorty persons who genuinely
> > believe in such ideals and provide a good service to the humanity,
> > even in ethical terms, but, especially in my country, when
> > one talks about open source it's because they not have got a reliable
> > product and it's relatively easier to sell services here,
> > instead of products. Also because often there are budget constraints
> > on the latter.
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> > Do not know if in the USA there is a similar feeling (?). I hope not.
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> > -P
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> Pam,
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> I was not suggesting the tool should be free, but during a compare of tools
> price is an issue, and Datatime Workbenchis expensive compared to other
> query building tools (depending on the number of users of course). But it's
> more than just a query building tool, where the OP asked for a Query
> Building tool. So I'm not suggesting it's not worth the money (haven't
> tested it) but it could be a bit of overkill for someone just interested in
> QB tools.
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> And yes, Oracle has free products for personal, non commercial use (in fact
> they all are free for this purpose, and downloadable from OTN).
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> Shakespeare- Nascondi testo tra virgolette -
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You are absoultely right Shakespeare, our reporting solution it's a complete overkill
(and probably useless) for someone interested on QB only. QB in DT is functional to Reporting.

In this regard I kind of agree with Daniel that a pure QB tool cannot be so useful, after all,
especially to people who know very well the DBMS.

On the other hand there are a lot of users that may enjoy some help, just because
they are not spending the whole life as DBMAs. And, with no offense for anyone,
it's probably statistically easier to find that such kind of users near Access or
SQLServer, instead of Oracle.

I do appreciate your concern and suggestions and if you are willing to give more
advice or collaborate, please do contact me via email.

Thank you very much all for the nice discussion,

-P Received on Tue Oct 02 2007 - 13:17:52 CEST