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DataBase Program to Read / Write OPL data file?

2 replies · 3,462 views · Started 16 September 2006

I am trying to write a little app. which reads data from a simple flat data file of 3 fields (may be 4 or 5 later). I want to use a DataBase program to prepare the data and update it ocassionally and then have my little app use the data.

I have registered versions of SmallBase and PowerData, but my OPL app does not read in any data from the files prepared by these programs, possibly because they are more than flat file databases.

Do any of the available DataBase programs for the 9500 write / read to the OPL format?

Alternatively, is there any easy way to get OPL to read a CSV file (with 3 or more fields), which can be produced by the PowerData or SmallBase.

Many thanks for any pointers.

Best wishes,
Martin O'Neill

Hi Martin

I've created import/export functionality for EasyData for Ueli Dauwalder. This can import and export CSV data from/to OPL databases. If you like I'll send you the source code of EasyData so you can rip out the stuff you need.

Best regards,
Arjen