FM and Database

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5 total messages Started by Carlo_Fontanesi Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:27

#498

Author: Carlo_Fontanesi
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:27

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is it possible to connect FM with a Database, so that I have not to export anything from the DB, but just open the document with the link to DB and print my pdf?
Are there some plug in that do this? Which?
Thanks.

Re: FM and Database

#501

Author: Rick_Quatro
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:06

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Hi Carlo,

FrameScript (http://www.framescript.com) can link to a database with ODBC and pull data into FrameMaker. You would have to write a script to do this that would query the database, return the data, format the document, and save the PDF.

Rick Quatro
rick at frameexpert dot com
585-659-8267

Re: FM and Database

#503

Author: Arnis_Gubins
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:39

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Carlo,

The PatternStream product from Finite Mattes allows for a direct
connection to a database as well.

You seem to be considering a "pull" technology, rather than a "push"
one. However, in a properly configured application, there would be
very little difference and you could have a simple, single push-button
approach with either one. This may provide you with more options
depending upon the scope and required resources for your work.

Re: FM and Database

#508

Author: Carlo_Fontanesi
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:15

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Thanks Rick and Arnis,
I'll look to both the solutions!

Re: FM and Database

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Author: Art Campbell
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:05

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Carlo,

These are two flavors of the same solution...

FrameScript is published by Finite Matters, which has incorporated it and other mainstream technologies into its PatternStream product.
The end result is that it is a very workable solution, and can easily scale to match different integration needs.

Cheers,
Art

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