BatchDBx Readme File
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The intention of this program is to simply execute database queries (or ADO commands).
These ADO commands are typically commands that would require no user interaction
and return no data, commands such as a mass data move or update. Commands are
run through the common ADO interface using an ODBC connection string. See
the CnString-Ex.txt file for examples of connection strings.

BatchDBx requires (and uses) two files in its local directory:

CnString.txt
This file contains one connection string in plain text on one line.

Cmds.txt
This file contains SQL statements in a typical .SQL file format

Please check http://www.calwell.ca for more information on this utility.


Interface Support
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Most common database engines support some type of ADO, JetDB or ODBC access to their
products from a Windows-based computer. While often the speed may not be suitable
for a user, it would be more then adequate for batch operations. Furthermore, most
ADO, JetDB or ODBC interfaces require the use of SQL Statements to act on the
data. Since each manufacturer's specification for SQL statement usage is often
very different from the next, you should consult documentation when you can find
it.

Troubleshooting
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Your primary means of troubleshooting will be by using the logging feature in BatchDBx.
BatchDBx creates a new log file when it starts a new operation.

ODBC Driver Links
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- Easysoft makes a bunch of Oracle/Firebird ODBC Drivers (TrialWare):
http://www.easysoft.com
- Access to Advantage database server, details are here:
http://resolution.extendedsystems.com/ADS/Product+Detail/Advantage+ODBC+Driver/default.htm
- IBPhoenix, Phoenix Open Source ODBC Driver
http://www.ibphoenix.com/main.nfs?a=ibphoenix&s=1120330908:385451&o=main
- An Oracle Open Source ODBC Driver:
http://fndapl.fnal.gov/~dbox/oracle/odbc/
- Microsoft ODBC Driver Architecture Details:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/odbc/htm/odbcodbc_drivers_overview.asp
- MYSQL ODBC Drivers:
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/odbc
- Microsoft's MSDE (Free SQL Version):
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/msde/downloads/download.asp
- 4D ODBC Driver
http://www.4d.com/products/odbcdriver.html

... and a more details reference of ODBC Drivers:
http://www.sqlsummit.com/ODBCVend.htm
.. and OLE DB Providers
http://www.sqlsummit.com/oledbVen.htm


