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Old 02-12-05, 23:56
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What is the best front end to use with MYSQL

Im new to mysql
My question is? What is the best program that I can use/learn as a front end for mysql

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Old 02-13-05, 01:03
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that depends on how you define "best"

i personally like mysql-front, but that's because i'm used to it

i've heard other people say good things about sqlyog
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Old 02-13-05, 03:14
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What I am meaning is, example! ms-access has the ability to create forms, reports, etc. I can connect a asp page to mysql ,access & sql . how do you create forms & reports to connect to mysql (excluding asp)

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Old 02-13-05, 07:50
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you can use access to create the forms and reports to connect to mysql
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Old 02-14-05, 07:18
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Are you serious?
How do I connect access to mysql?
through odbc ?? please tell me more to get me started.

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Old 02-14-05, 07:58
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yes, i'm serious

through (i think) File > Get External Data > Link tables

yes, with ODBC
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Old 02-16-05, 04:43
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I'm using EMS MySQL Manager. They just have released the new major version of it.
http://www.sqlmanager.net/products/mysql/manager
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Old 02-21-05, 20:52
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It worked! using access as a frontend

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EMS MySQL Manager. is what I will try next

many many thanks to you

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