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    Passive Link

    I am trying to create a database that is passively linked to Quick books (updates only need be once a day on off hours). I would only like certain data fields to be linked in certain tables. For example I have been using Alpha Sports customer table and trying to use only some of the fields from QB. Field to field relationships. Is it best to create a passive table and then link the table in a set or mapping a table. In this case mapping Alpha sports Customer table to my Customer_Passive table
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    Re: Passive Link

    Originally posted by ketoman View Post
    I am trying to create a database that is passively linked to Quick books (updates only need be once a day on off hours). I would only like certain data fields to be linked in certain tables. For example I have been using Alpha Sports customer table and trying to use only some of the fields from QB. Field to field relationships. Is it best to create a passive table and then link the table in a set or mapping a table. In this case mapping Alpha sports Customer table to my Customer_Passive table
    When you define the passive link table, you can choose which fields you want or you can select * to get all fields.

    99% of the time I suggest selecting only the fields that you need.

    If you have the passive link tables setup, does that handle the situation that you have described in your other thread? I would think so....
    Al Buchholz
    Bookwood Systems, LTD
    Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

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    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."
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      #3
      Re: Passive Link

      On this issue, I am coming from Filemaker. So I am amazed at the ease to which many things can be done with Alpha V. But I am wondering what is the best way to link my tables for instance the invoice set in Alpha Sports it contains header,contacts, etc.
      Can I set my table set the same using header, contacts_passive, etc_passive. Or should my passive tables pass thru a native contact table first.

      My other post
      No it does not fix the other issue
      I am getting passive connection when my QB file is open, but when I close QB it cuts off my connection to Alpha

      I really appreciate you taking the time to reply

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        #4
        Re: Passive Link

        Originally posted by ketoman View Post
        On this issue, I am coming from Filemaker. So I am amazed at the ease to which many things can be done with Alpha V. But I am wondering what is the best way to link my tables for instance the invoice set in Alpha Sports it contains header,contacts, etc.
        Can I set my table set the same using header, contacts_passive, etc_passive. Or should my passive tables pass thru a native contact table first.
        There is not a black and white answer to that question. I struggle with deciding between both methods.... Both work..

        You should take the simple way first..
        Bring that tables across as PL and then connect with Alpha 5 sets.
        Originally posted by ketoman View Post
        My other post
        No it does not fix the other issue
        I am getting passive connection when my QB file is open, but when I close QB it cuts off my connection to Alpha

        I really appreciate you taking the time to reply
        You'll need to change your connection string from a period for the QB company file name (ie use the currently open file) to actually filling in the company file name so QODBC can tell QB which company file to open..
        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

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          #5
          Re: Passive Link

          Thanks much
          I will give it a shot
          I wish when I built the last application four years ago on Filemaker, that I had chosen Alpha Five instead. This programs power and automated features are totally awesome.

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            #6
            Re: Passive Link

            Originally posted by ketoman View Post
            Thanks much
            I will give it a shot
            I wish when I built the last application four years ago on Filemaker, that I had chosen Alpha Five instead. This programs power and automated features are totally awesome.
            We agree too...

            This all works really well.. You do need to work with A5 and QB for awhile to get the fine points....

            But at least now you are on the 'right track'.
            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

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              #7
              Re: Passive Link

              My qodbc link will only work with open company file. No matter how I describe the shared file to use. When adding from remote it gives network designation
              \\accounting\shareddocs\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files\company,Inc.qbw
              when on server and setting file to serve it is native
              C:\documents and settings\all users\Intuit\Quickbooks\Company Files\company,Inc.qbw
              I would not think this would mess things up, But??

              When everything was set to use current open company file, connection succeeded. All was well

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