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    QuickBooks linked tables

    I have installed the QODBC driver and have succesfully created linked tables in my database. But when I try to open the linked table, A5 says it cna't find the dbf.
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    Re: QuickBooks linked tables

    Originally posted by amondoux View Post
    I have installed the QODBC driver and have succesfully created linked tables in my database. But when I try to open the linked table, A5 says it cna't find the dbf.
    Did you create a passive linked table?

    After you have refreshed, you should be able to open the table and see the data.

    What QB table is the table based on?
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      #3
      Re: QuickBooks linked tables

      Active link.

      Multiple tables - Company, Customer, ItemInventory

      I am not sure what you mean by "refresh"

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      Alpha Five
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      Error loading c:\my paperport documents\al's work area\a5v9 quote model\iteminventory.dbf: The system cannot find the file specified.

      c:\dlgstack.log

      inst.sql.tableinfo.xml subproperty cannot be assigned to
      ---------------------------
      OK
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      Last edited by amondoux; 01-10-2009, 06:10 PM. Reason: addition of error message

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        #4
        Re: QuickBooks linked tables

        Originally posted by amondoux View Post
        Active link.
        Walk before you run.

        Try a passive linked table...
        Al Buchholz
        Bookwood Systems, LTD
        Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

        Occam's Razor - KISS
        Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
        Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
        When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
        "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
        Albert Einstein

        http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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          #5
          Re: QuickBooks linked tables

          I am not sure how walking first will get me a resolution, but I tried. The passive link seems to work fine. Now, is there a possible solution to the active link connecting, but when I try to open the linked dbf, I get the following error.

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          Alpha Five
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          Error loading c:\my paperport documents\al's work area\a5v9 quote model\qbglaccount.dbf: Cannot create a file when that file already exists.

          C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.YOUR-31E9B893E5\Application Data

          inst.sql.tableinfo.xml subproperty cannot be assigned to
          ---------------------------
          OK
          ---------------------------

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            #6
            Re: QuickBooks linked tables

            Originally posted by amondoux View Post
            I am not sure how walking first will get me a resolution, but I tried. The passive link seems to work fine. Now, is there a possible solution to the active link connecting, but when I try to open the linked dbf, I get the following error.

            ---------------------------
            Alpha Five
            ---------------------------

            Error loading c:\my paperport documents\al's work area\a5v9 quote model\qbglaccount.dbf: Cannot create a file when that file already exists.

            C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.YOUR-31E9B893E5\Application Data

            inst.sql.tableinfo.xml subproperty cannot be assigned to
            ---------------------------
            OK
            ---------------------------
            The errors that you are getting are perplexing to me...

            What versions of software are you using?
            1. OS
            2. QB
            3. Alpha 5 - look at the help - about a5 and list the 2 build numbers that are shown.
            4. QODBC - WINDOWS Start - All Programs - QODBC driver for QuickBooks - about tab

            I just created an active link table from QB 2008 Premier in XP without a problem. Writing back to QB, I had to tweak the SQL, but it worked.

            I'd also be interested in the active link SQL select statement that you are using..
            Al Buchholz
            Bookwood Systems, LTD
            Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

            Occam's Razor - KISS
            Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
            Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
            When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
            "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
            Albert Einstein

            http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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              #7
              Re: QuickBooks linked tables

              I am using A5V9 Build 1927, Sys Adds Build 3238

              QB Premier 2008, Prod# 422-734, Contractor Edition

              Op Sys = XP

              When I tried to edit the active link I got the following error message:

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              Error
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              Could not connect to Database. Database reported this error:



              Database API specific error



              Your database has returned the following error code and description to Alpha Five.

              Consult your database documentation for further information.



              10041 - '[Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Driver's SQLSetConnectAttr failed

              SQL State is: IM006

              [QODBC] QB Begin Session Failed. Error = 80040408, Could not start QuickBooks.


              SQL State is: 00000'
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              OK
              ---------------------------


              I am trying to connect to a remote QB database located on another computer in my network.

              I hve not modified the SQL statements built by the genie, if this helps.

              Thanks for your help.

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                #8
                Re: QuickBooks linked tables

                Al

                You either need to have the QB program open on the machine that you are running Alpha on, or set the QB integrated applications in the company file to allow QB to be open by QODBC.

                Alpha talks to QODBC to get data in and out of QB. QODBC uses the Intuit SDK, which talks to the QB program. QB does not allow a direct connection to their data.

                You can specify the company file so the QB program can open the proper file. You'll like the improved performance if you leave QB running on the machine that Alpha is running on. Otherwise the QB program is opening and closing a lot.

                Additional info is here on my site and on the QODBC site.
                Al Buchholz
                Bookwood Systems, LTD
                Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

                Occam's Razor - KISS
                Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
                Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
                When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
                "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
                Albert Einstein

                http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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                  #9
                  Re: QuickBooks linked tables

                  Thanks. I will give it a try and let you know how it turns out.

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