Hi Peter,

> <snip>
>
> > ie read the FF datadictionary and create suitable sql statements to
> > > create the same "structure" in Firebird.
> > >
> > > To import the data do I have to use something like FF > csv >
> > > Firebird?
> >
> > First of all, I would spend some minutes to read
> > what it means to move from desktop databases to
> > client/server. ;-)
> > http://www.ibobjects.com/TechInfo.html#ti_Moving_to_CS
>
> I appreciate the advice, however Flashfiler IS C/S anyway so I am
> familiar with (but no expert in) C/S.

I stand corrected here. ;-)

> Flashfiler has been and still is a very good db, however after reading
> a little on IB and effectively therefore a little on FB I decided to
> look more into FB.
>
> Well I WAS impressed. I had forgotten just how useful SQL really is. I
> mean, after having done so much in code and obtaining the results I
> wanted I was pleased with FF. Now however after seeing just what FB
> and sql can do SOOOOO much more easily I am going to take a leap :D
>
> I presume from what I have read and what an IB user friend had to say,
> that I can do some of the data "manipulation" and verification right
> in the FB db, instead of writing the Delphi code to do this.
>
> By manipulation I mean something like paddding a "numeric" string with
> leading zeros and perhaps verifying that a barcode check digit is
> correct.
>
> Am I correct in this presumption??

Well, yes. If you can't do something with "plain" constraints
(primary key, foreign key, user-defined check constrains) then
you still will be able to put some logic into a trigger or
stored procedure which gets executed at the server.

> Way back in the dark ages of D1, I read the Interbase book (v4) and
> was impressed. However the licensing fees and the then "horrendous"
> BDE and it's distribution/installation I chose to use Flashfiler.
>
> So here I am back at the Firebird door - waiting to come in :D

Welcome. The door is wide open. For everyone. ;-)

> > Then, use a tool to convert your FF database schema
> > to Firebird.
>
> FF currently does not have (to my knowledge) a means of creating a db
> schema. I am investingating some additions to the FF source that -if I
> can implement them - will print out most if not all of the data
> dictionary in sql syntax. I copied and am modifying the db structure
> print routine.
>
> > Don't know if IBExpert helps you there, but Database
> > Workbench would, as it allows to migrate a schema from
> > InterBase, Firebird, MSSQL, MySQL and any ODBC/ADO
> > data source to another Firebird database. Check out
> > a trial here: http://www.upscene.com
>
> Thanks for the "promo" I did have a quick look earlier today at your
> web site. While I have no doubt the product is good it may be overkill
> for my current needs. Thats why I only have the IB Expert personal
> edition.

If you are happy with the Personal edition, then stick with
it. ;-)

> However based on your "promo" :D I might download the trial version
> and at least check it out.
>
> > You also want to try InterBase DataPump.
> > http://www.clevercomponents.com/products/datapump/ibdatapump.asp
>
> Hmmm? Ok.
>
> > HTH,
>
> Yes it did, thank you and thanks fo rthe QUICK response :D

Best Regards,
Thomas Steinmaurer
LogManager Series - Logging/Auditing Suites supporting
InterBase, Firebird, Advantage Database and MS SQL Server
Upscene Productions
http://www.upscene.com