Re: new user

Marcia, Gee, that's a pretty broad request. Much like Jeopardy, you'd be better off phrasing your statement in the form of a question. A specific question would be even better. But, offhand, I'd say you should start by using your SQL books and the Informix "isql" or "dbaccess" utility to get used to SQL. Begin with select statements to see what your data looks like in the database. Also, try the "info tables" and "info columns for <table name>" commands to see how your data is laid out. Write back when you know more about what you're trying to accomplish. Good Luck! BTW, who's your software developer? Why in the world would they just abandon their product? Not a hopeful sign I'd guess. On 2 Apr 1996 00:39:00 GMT, mlimbert@success.net (Marcia Limbert) wrote: >I am new to Informix - using a proprietary software program developed >using Informix database. I have a B.S. in computer science but no >experience with Informix. My software developer has told me that they no >longer intend to support this software, and I need to access LOTS MORE >information than I currently am able to. So... what this means, I guess, >is that I'm willing to try things, but don't exactly know where to begin. > I have some information on SQL, and access to the original programmer >for [billable] information on tables and their contents. Any, any, any >suggestions/guidance/information/help would be appreciated. Just point >me in a direction even! ====================================================================== Craig Kickel | Unix/C/Database Consultant ckickel@cyberhighway.net | <This space intentionally left blank> ======================================================================