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Last post 07-07-2005 08:15 AM by mdsmitty. 4 replies.
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  • 07-06-2005 06:50 AM

    Database Accelerator

    I have a simple question that needs to be confirmed. Using the Database Accelerator(or any web service), is it possible to query information from one set of tables in a database and submit the info to a different set of tables?

    Thanks
    Smitty
  • 07-06-2005 11:11 AM In reply to

    Yes, you should be ably to do this by setting up 2 doctypes and 2 data connectors for them. Keep in mind, though, that the Database Accelerator uses a "fire-and-forget" model. It roundtrips the XML forms as "blobs" which is great because it keeps complete XSD data type fidelity, but data shredded to the DB is just shredded. It does not rehydrate from the relational schema in the DB. Of course, subsequent edits shred to same rowset. This model is great for people who want to use SQL for reporting, archival and as a entry point to other line-of-business processes. It's also very good for mapping to an existing DB since it requires no changes to the relational schema.

    The problem with rehydrating from SQL is synchronization of multiple writers. With Database Accelerator, the Web service does the locking, but if we were to support out-of-band other-app updates to DB we would have to significantly modify existing databases to support locking, permissions and round-tripping. With the fire-and-forget, we don't have to, but users can only modify forms using the Database Accelerator.

    Hope this helps.

    Patrick Halstead [InfoPath MVP]
    InfoPathDev
    Patrick Halstead
    Project Manager at Qdabra
  • 07-06-2005 01:05 PM In reply to

    Thanks Patrick...was pretty sure it was a possibility but wanted to be 100% positive.
  • 07-06-2005 05:44 PM In reply to

    Hi again Smitty,
    Just following up. Did you manage to get the evaluation version installed?

    Patrick Halstead [InfoPath MVP]
    InfoPathDev
    Patrick Halstead
    Project Manager at Qdabra
  • 07-07-2005 08:15 AM In reply to

    Not at the moment...the instructions are for 2000 OS(I've been told) and we are using XP Pro. Unfortunately I am not a programmer and don't have the technical background to figure out the differences. If anyone has instructions in "laymen's" terms it would be very helpful, otherwise the technical instructions will do and I will use the "trial by fire" method. Instuctions on how to use the InfomentumAdminTool.xsn would also be of help. I know this is asking alot but at the moment, I am on an island when it comes to help as our programmers are very busy.

    Thanks to you and Greg, both of you are a great help to me as I am new to InfoPath and development.

    Thanks again
    Smitty
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