Re: Query tools for end users? Opinions?

In article <4cjete$1ik_001_at_tfdl.agro.nl>,

   f.wiersma_at_tfdl.agro.nl (Fred Wiersma) wrote:
>Hello all,
>
>We are investigating what Windows (3.x, 95) applications are available
 to
>query an Oracle database. It is important that Oracle newbies can use
 such an
>application (i.e. the users know next to nothing about databases, SQL,
 ..,
>they do know what the data is about).
>We are looking at Oracle Data Browser & Data Query (Discoverer/2000).
>
>Any others out there?
>I am also looking for comments (from personal experience) about these
>products.
>
>Conditions:
>- Must work under Win 3.x and/or Win95
>- Must be able to query Oracle databases
>- Ease of use for database newbies
>- Stable in technical/functional support (solid company)
>
>Pricing info also appreciated.
>
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Fred Wiersma
>f.wiersma_at_tfdl.agro.nl
>
>Email replies welcome!
>
>
>Quote of the day:
>'There will be many dry eyes when you leave.' - R. A. Lafferty

Our company had similar criteria for a report writer tool. One of our analysts evaluated numerous products on the market and narrowed it down to IQ 5.0 and GQL. We ended up selecting GQL -- the user interface was the deciding factor.
I find the product to be very intuitive and easy to use. The user sees a graphical representation of the tables and relationsips. The user then clicks on the table(s) that they need for their report. This brings up the fields in the table, which the user can select and use to specify the criteria. The data is retrieved into a temporary table format, from which you can generate a report or chart/graph. GQL has a user module and a adminstrative module. The administrative module is used to set up the graphical representation of the tables and relationships.

Product : GQL
Company : Andyne
Phone   : 800-267-0665

Hope this helps,

Jay Hostetter Received on Thu Jan 11 1996 - 00:00:00 CET