01-20-2007, 01:31 AM
Quote:Moneo:Ralph, that's interesting.
I'm just helping out another person. This is my first go at actually working with a data base in QuickBASIC, so I had to learn how to pull in the data and select each data in record type of formatting. Then, I have to develope the different material, labor, etc. totals, and print the whole thing, data used and results, on the screen, and allo printout on one sheet. It's more of a learning thing, for me, 'cause I seem to do only one type of program, so, I never become an expert in any. It is a challenge and a fun thing to do.
Yes, I'm sure that there are hundreds of programs already out there, many free or shareware or low cost, that could do the trick. But, I have never found one that I could live with, without wanting to change things, so, I like to do my own, when I have the opportunity.
I know, I'm stubborn! That's 'cause my ancesters, back in the 1600's, came from Burgos, a northern Spain city, noted for its very "independent thinking" inhabitants!
What do you mean by "working with a database in QuickBasic"? The only thing similar to a database package that can be used with QB is Btrieve.
From your description, seems like your accessing all the elements from something like a Bill of Material to develop the cost for an item. Sounds like a lot of fun. Tell me more.
You will not find individual programs out there to do what you want, only big packages that want to automate your entire company, like ERP's.
Regarding Burgos, I've been there. Just a few miles up the road is the tiny village of Moneo, the original name of which was Alforados de Moneo, which in feudal days belonged to Vizcaya in the Basque country. My father, Jesus Moneo, was Basque, and we went there to take a look see. But, not sure if his ancestors came from there or not.
Regards..... Moneo