sas interface to informix

in <2p6cd8$13c@aplcomm.jhuapl.edu> brenda_clyde@jhuapl.edu writes: > We are in the process of considering database systems for > use in a downsizing effort. We looked at Informix and are > considering its purchase. One of our concerns is that we do > a good deal of post database processing using SAS. I was > looking for information on how data transfer is > accomplished between SAS and informix and if it is easy or > hard? We use SAS for some post-database analysis. Data xfer is only one-way, from the db to a dataset format via a 4gl which does all the formatting and file delimiting and such. We are getting away from these tools, however, in favor of PC-based "seamless" data extractors such as Q+E and MS Access. Whether these products will be able to work with SAS remains to be seen. In summary, our version of one-way xfer is not too hard, but there may be better tools available than we're using. :) Good Luck, __________________________________________________________________ | Clem Akins Standard Disclaimers Apply | | Reynolds Metals Co. "Climb High, Cave Deep!" | | Alloys Plant (MS #59) | | 3509 East 2nd St Internet: cwakins@leia.rmc.com | | Muscle Shoals, Al Telephone: (205) 386-6783 | | USA 35661-1256 Facsimile: (205) 386-6831 | |________________________________________________________________|