We make extensive use of multiple keys in Omnidex and use ODBC/32 with no
problem at all.  It's fast, and it's fun.





John Saylor <[log in to unmask]> on 11/10/99 09:30:02 AM

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 Subject: Re: odbc driver for Image/Sql ?







While there are many ODBC drivers out there if OMNIDEX access is what you
are looking for NetBase/Client is extremely flexible in this regard.
However, when considering to go with a client-server solution and
converting
existing applications over to this new application environment. You might
want to look at our NetBase/Client API's they are 6 times faster than ODBC
and the network footprint is minimal compared to anything out there. The
NetBase caching technology is utilized with this API or RPC call for speed
and flexibility to multiple system simultaneously. For more information
take
a look at our web-site www.quest.com or give me a call to discuss,
references are available.

John Saylor
U.S. MPE Sales Manager
Quest Software, Inc.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Ryan [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 9:04 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: odbc driver for Image/Sql ?


I tried using the Minisoft driver to allow our PC programmers direct access
to our Image data.

But, we found its limitation of only allowing 1 Omnidex multiple key per
retrieval ( and it has to be the first field referenced in the where clause
) to be a show stopper. Which annoyed me because we purchased Omnidex for
use by the odbc driver only after calling Minisoft and asking them if there
were any issues or limitations using the indexes.

Otherwise, the driver seemed to perform well and is very inexpensive.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shawn Gordon [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 10:37 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: odbc driver for Image/Sql ?
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> Get ODBC/32 from Minisoft, www.minisoft.com or 800-682-0200.  It works
> direct against Image, KSAM and MPE.  I've used it for a
> couple of years now
> with good results.
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> Beghein Johan <[log in to unmask]> on 11/10/99 07:55:01 AM
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> Please respond to Beghein Johan <[log in to unmask]>
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>  Subject: odbc driver for Image/Sql ?
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> Hello,
>
> We now use TurboImage databases for 15 years, applications
> are written in
> cobol and we used asynch. terminals and Pc's under Reflection or Ms92.
>
> We plan to begin to write our applications on the PC's, using
> Windev 5.5.
>
> Can anyone give me some considerations about choosing a goog
> ODBC client,
> converting my databases to Image/Sql, using other Api's, ...
>
> The main factor for me is performance, and a easy way to setup.
>
> Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank You.
>