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RE: mSQL Database Updates
Look up the NoImport configuration tag. It tells MV _not_ to import
things into the database. I add products and other things to the DB all
the time without a problem via the mysql command line client. I assume
that msql has something similar. I don't see any difference between that
and your C code. I'll be implementing some web pages in the near future
to keep my tables up to date with Perl/CGI.
On Wed, 21 Jul 1999, Russ wrote:
> ****** message to minivend-users from "Russ" <russ@khouse.org> ******
>
> Hello,
>
> The best way to decide what to use with Minivend is to figure out your
> requirements and find the best tool.
>
> Do you have to support a data entry technician on windows? If so, using
> mySQL is best because with myODBC you can link an M$ Access form to the
> table.
> If you're the DET (or you have a smart DET), it would make sense to use
> whatever you like best!
>
> In regards to Perl, if you're a C man you'll be able to deal with Perl very
> easily.
>
> Russ Mann
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-minivend-users@minivend.com
> [mailto:owner-minivend-users@minivend.com]On Behalf Of Phil Welch
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 5:08 PM
> To: minivend-users@minivend.com
> Subject: mSQL Database Updates
>
>
> I'm new to MiniVend, but by following the instructions I was able to install
> it in just a few minutes on my superb.net hosted isp site. (Judging by some
> of the comments, not all isp's so actively support MiniVend.) Just as
> easily I switched MiniVend over to mSQL and was delighted to see how
> transparently the switch was made; the table created, populated and became
> available. Nice work Mike....
>
> However, when I updated (I added an item) my mSQL products, everything
> "instantly" went south in a hand basket. I only later discovered the
> administrative maintenance menu, which appears to be "the way" to do table
> updates.
>
> I am not a Perl person, which gives me some concern about my use of
> MiniVend, hence I've been slowly warming up to it's use. I am however a C
> person and would prefer to deal with additional features outside of MiniVend
> in C using the mSQL table(s) as the interface point. At first blush this
> doesn't appear to be possible, given my experience todate, but I thought I'd
> broach the subject to see what I'm up against, and whether anyone else has
> succeeded doing mSQL table updates outside of MiniVend.
>
> I notice that most folks speak of MySQL. I would prefer to use mSQL since I
> have written software which allows me to SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE,
> REVIEW, etc., any mSQL table with any corresponding HTML form merely by
> adding a symbolic link to a single cgi module. Hence I would prefer not to
> get into MySQL internals until I've finished my current endeavors.
>
> Any thoughts or guidance would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Phil Welch
>
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