Newbee - Different Database

[Kevin]

Is there any way to connect to an interbase database using infopath?

I have some experience in C++ with databases, if that helps

Thanks in advance

 

[Scott L. Heim [MSFT]]

Hi Kevin,

I am not sure what an "interbase" database is; however, the only databases
that InfoPath can "directly" connect to are Access and SQL Server.

However, assuming "interbase" is just another database like Access or SQL
Server, you should be able to write a web service to retrieve and update
data from "interbase" and you can then bind your InfoPath solution to the
web service.

I hope this helps!

Best Regards,

Scott L. Heim
Microsoft Developer Support

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[Kevin]

Thanks Scott,

Just 2 questions,

What is a web service and how do I write one?

 

[Scott L. Heim [MSFT]]

Hi Kevin,

You will want to have Visual Studio .NET and here is a link to an InfoPath
lab for creating a web service and using it with InfoPath:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/office/understanding/infopath/training/default.asp
x?pull=/library/en-us/odc_ip2003_tr/html/odc_inf_lab_09.asp

I hope this helps!

Scott L. Heim
Microsoft Developer Support

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.