What is an ODBC Kit and why do I need it?
In the curernt version of OSAS, 7.0, ODBC is included in the cost|
ODBC
stands for Open Data Base Connectivity and is, of course, a Microsoft
concept. It allows data bases, such as OSAS, to exchange data. Especially
useful is the capability to export OSAS data to Microsoft Excel. It
will help you with creating reports. Many companies are using it insterad
of the Report Writer and/or the Genereal Report Writer, which they
find cumbersome and difficult.
The ODBC Kit opens the door to a world of possibilities. Now you can access centralized OSAS data through Microsoft Access and Excel, Crystal Reports, and hundreds of other popular ODBC-compliant packages. The ODBC Kit includes the 32-bit Read-Only BASIS ODBC driver, the BASIS data dictionaries for the OSAS data files, and several examples for Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Crystal Reports. |
The
data dictionary is provided for all OSAS modules, giving you unlimited access to your data: customer and vendor history, employee information, job history, etc. You can export your data easily and create Windows-based spreadsheets and reports. You can also do things you can't do within OSAS, such as producing graphical images (pie charts, bar graphs, pictures and other images). A 32-bit Read/Write version of the ODBC driver is also available.
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Example:
Customer lookup from Microsoft Access
In the curernt version of OSAS, 7.0, ODBC is included in the cost
Call IMS at (314) 432-0997 for pricing or e-mail
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