Using ODBC drivers with Windows Applications

Slightly Different steps for each release. These steps are for 2003. Creating a Query. Autofilter. Pivot Table. Charts. ODBC & End Users.

Data >◦ Import External Data >

New Database Query.... Choose Data Source (Payroll):

◦ You may have several Databases or Applications.◦ BR Demo provides Payroll & Common.

QueryWizard:◦ Select Desired Fields.◦ Select Desired Filters.◦ Select Desired Sort Order.

Data >◦Filter >

AutoFilter. Resize Fields to Display as desired. Use Handle or “Down Arrow”. Easily filter out unwanted information.

Data >◦PivotTable and PivotChart Report >

AutoFilter. Pull Data either from Sheet or Data. Wizard May help, but I just Finish. Drag Fields to Pivot Table. Sum vs. Count.

Data >◦PivotTable and PivotChart Report >

AutoFilter. Often it’s best to start with a

PivotTable. Use the Wizard, it has lots of options.

Slightly Different steps for each release. These steps are for 2003. Import vs. Link. Queries. Reports.

Import:◦ Copies data from BR to Access◦ Snapshot in Time◦ Queries run Faster

Link:◦ Queries read data Directly from BR tables.◦ Live results.◦ Indexes make it faster.◦ Joins are Slower

Mixing Import & Link is often the best

A SQL statement that pulls data from tables:◦ Take advantage of the GUI Query designer.◦ Otherwise known as “Views”

Make Table Query:◦ A Special type of Query.◦ When executed, will “IMPORT” data into a table.◦ Use Imported data to run a complex Query.

Joins:◦ Challenges with BR.◦ Many to One.◦ Join Other Queries.

Start with a Table or Query Use the Wizard to Get Started Enhanced with the Designer.

Create End User Documentation:◦ File Layouts.◦ “How To Tutorials”.◦ Training Seminars.

Custom Reports & Queries:◦ SQL/ODBC Queries can be sold.◦ Much easier to create.◦ Once delivered, customers can modify reports.