Yup I think from what you say, i can even open the mysql database from within vfp, and then open a table just like any other table?
S On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Jarvis, Matthew <mat...@mckweb.com> wrote: > > > > Hi Mike > > Thanks for trying to help but I'm completely lost > > Please bear in mind I have no idea how to open a mysql database > > Can you try again ? > > > > S > > > > > Uhm.... do you even have mySql installed in order to use it? > > If you do, then you should have a/the username password to start it up. > You can google these commands but it goes something like this at a > command prompt: > > msql -u MyUserName -p > <enter the pw> > list databases; > > use MyDatabase; > list tables; > > Is that the sort of thing you are struggling with? How to get into and > around in mySql? > > > Thanks, > > Matthew Jarvis || Business Systems Analyst > IT Department > McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center > 1460 G Street, Springfield, OR 97477 || Ph: 541-744-6092 || Fax: > 541-744-6145 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is > Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It > is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named > in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this > message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the > material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy > this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in > reliance on the information it contains. > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CAG1nNy8HJ=LnVaG6OEPaTkA0mkdykLtAn7ffQ0yv9H=whja...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.