COMAPI on server + Pervasive 1

[DDemchuk]

I have 2 questions;

I'm new to ACCPAC dev and I developed an application that;
- READS information from ACCPAC using an ODBC link to Pervasive
- WRITES information to ACCPAC using the COMAPI

1st question;
- would it be better to use the COMAPI in both scenarios?

2nd question;
- the Application is going to be moved to another server, do I install the FULL ACCPAC client to access and use the COMAPI and the ACCPAC DB that's located on another server?

 

[zemp]

1. Definatly! Use the ACCPAC COMAPI in both situations.
2. If the program is not within a Macro you will need the System Manager installed locally and an IAP licence. The SM will take care of finding and communicating with the database.

zemp

 

[DDemchuk]

Thanks zemp,
I install the System Manager and I'm able to connect. I just don't have access to the list of views. I've used the macro capability to get some information, but I'm never sure if it covers everything.

Unfortunately I don't have access to the support modules/information..

 

[zemp]

{quote]I just don't have access to the list of views.[/quote] What do you mean? The list of views can be downloaded from ACCPAC as the Application Object Model (AOM). You can also you can look for a 'view Information' menu item under under 'Start-Programs-ACCPAC-tools' (maybe only with the SDK). Also open a Cable macro for editing (WROFFEUR.mac for example) and the click 'object Information' under the 'Debug' menu for a list of all the views and compositions.

A macro usually covers what you really need. Composing the views properly is a key. When you record a Macro use the 'record all fields' option.

zemp