We just converted to FR3 and are using dbExpress without problem. I
believe they
are working on more data access groups.

Lester Caine wrote:

>I am beginning to regret deciding to use the latest version of
>FastReport even though it provides a web based server. I'm trying to
>sort out how to use it in a stand alone mode, since it has dropped the
>IBObjects compatibility. There are three options for connections, ADO,
>BDE and IBX ( I can get IBO, but not reliably ) Obviously BDE is out,
>IBX seems to be OK, but how much work is involved in getting ADO
>working? Do I have to have the .NET framework and .NET driver, or is
>there a simpler way of doing it.
>
>Ideally a direct Firebird connection - as provided by IBObjects in FR2.5
>- would be preferable, but I've been hanging out for the FastReport
>server and now I don't have any time to make it work. Especially since
>it also appears that ALL the reports will have to be reentered manually,
>as the upgrade path simply does not work :(
>
>
>

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Thomas Miller
Wash DC Delphi SIG Chairperson
Delphi Client/Server Certified Developer
BSS Accounting & Distribution Software
BSS Enterprise Accounting FrameWork

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