What database programs and programing language do you use to make your blackbox?

[BIG49010]

I've used Pardox for dos from 20 years, and the pal language that goes along with it. I would love to change to something else, but with 10,000 lines of code, it would cost me too much to change. Along with this I use excel to keep track of bets, and to sort for angles on a daily basis. I also use RR report writer to make my daily racing form out of the database files.

I look forward to reading other peoples ideas?

Thanks

Big

[sjk]

I use Access. It supports Paradox imports so it might be a simple matter to convert if you chose to.

[michiken]

I have also used paradox for years. I recently moved over to mysql because its free.

[BIG49010]

have also used paradox for years. I recently moved over to mysql because its free.

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Can you import the code from pal to make scripts work?

Thanks

Big

[michiken]

Red,

The code from paradox can not be imported. I had to start from scratch and learn the sql language.

[DJofSD]

Delphi supports Paradox tables. And that's probably true as long as Borland supplies the drivers for x-base & Paradox. If and when that native support goes by the way side, you can either migrate to one of a dozen different x-base 3rd party products that are out there or maintain a back-level version of Delphi. Heck, my D1 and D3 versions are still installed and usable (but I haven't exercised them in a while).

No reason for you to abandon your efforts with the PAL code. Just supplement it with new code using Delphi.

I started to poke around the net earlier looking for PAL to whatever conversion but ran short of time and got more than what I was looking for. PAL is also a term used in video, so, a better search query is needed to narrow down the hit list.

[eqitec]

I use Filemaker Pro. It's a wonderful relational database that runs on both on Windows and Macs

[Tom]

Welcome, eqitec.
Are you same one from Marway Cirlce OTB?

[eqitec]

That would be me.
Marway Circle.....that would be a good name for a horse.

[BIG49010]

Black Box Programs
I use Filemaker Pro. It's a wonderful relational database that runs on both on Windows and Macs


I download the trial version, have you put together any detailed scripts?

[hurrikane]

I would agree with the chicken.

MySQL. Great db and open source, free.

also, there is a windows (access) knock off out there that is also free. Can't remember the name.

[Tom]

That would be me.
Marway Circle.....that would be a good name for a horse.

I thought that was you.....long time no see.

[michiken]

I would agree with the chicken.
First time I got called a chicken... its Ken from Michigan or Michi-Ken... ROFL

[hurrikane]

sorry for for the mistake there Ken,

I know how you Michigan people feel about chickens. :D