I-SQL, I-4GL or both?

Martin Berli writes: -> ->As I read in a book, Informix-SQL existed long before Informix-4GL. Is there ->a reason to still buy both products, or is 4GL all you need? -> ->Are there any advantages from I-SQL over I-4GL? It probably depends on what ->one will do with it: generating applications, ad hoc queries,... Well, nowadays... Informix's new product DBACCESS comes with your engine instead if the old-fashioned ISQL. DBACCESS gives you several of the same functions as ISQL: Query-Language, Database, and Table - basically the stuff you need to maintain your database. ISQL additionally gives you: Form, Report, and User-Menu. So you're right, it does depend on if you have any use for these features. We use ACE reports for lots of ad-hoc reports, so it is worth it to us to have it. ->Thanks for comments. -> -> Martin Berli Your welcome.... I hope this helps to answer your question! - Cathy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cathy Kipp * These are my opin- * ckipp@vth1.vth.colostate.edu Colorado State University * ions and may not * Veterinary Teaching Hospital * represent anything * Phone: (303) 491-1294 Fort Collins, CO 80523 * at all relevant. * Fax: (303) 491-1205