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Old 03-02-05, 08:14
Lukin Lukin is offline
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Connect to OS400 Database From Excel

Could anyone tell me how easy it would be to connect to the data stored on an IBM iSeries (OS/400) via the 'Import External Data' option in Excel?

Apologies if that's a dumb question.

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Old 03-02-05, 11:57
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Im not to sure can you attach an ODBC to it that way you can link via the ODBC
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Old 03-03-05, 07:52
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Any ideas where I could get the ODBC driver?
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Old 03-03-05, 08:04
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Why not try the DB Manufacturer? seems the most likely option or if not try a google search,

i know absouloutly nothing about OS400 so im sorry i cant be of any more help
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