Databases final

[Derek Broughton]

Neil Winchurst wrote:

> Further to my last few emails - I have been using knoda as a front-end
> to mysql. So far I have been very pleased with it. Recently I wrote
> about having a search facility to look through the table for a name or
> post-code or whatever. This is different from a select in sql as it
> just moves through the table to the relevant record but still leaves
> all the records viewable.
> 
> Well, after some head scratching trying to follow the help manual for
> hk_classes I have got it sorted. At least, partly sorted. I can now
> search for a name and I will get taken to the relevant record or told
> that it is not found. You can set up a form based on a table or a
> query or on a view. And, further, a view can be based on a table or on a
> query.
> 
> So now, I have my records showing in name order and I can go straight
> to a record with my search facility. It took some thinking but now its
> OK.
> 
> Now for some more reading of the hk_classes help files!!
> 
> Anyway, the knoda - mysql setup is highly recommended.

I just love to see this sort of thread - from "I don't know what to use"
to "Here's how to do it" in 8 days!  

I've never tried knoda (or even looked at it) but now, I've got to check it
out.  Thanks Neil.
-- 
derek