query from excel to access - xlodbc.xla

[larzize]

Excel vba docs document sql links to databases including access
My goal is to query access (in sql) and analyse the result from vba (not
publishing it in excel).
I read about SQLopen() statements. I would like to try such. My vba does not
recognise the sets of functions and I read that i need to load xlodbc.xla. I
looked in most docs and sites for this add in and I cannot find it.
I have therefore two questions:
- can i find this xla?
- should i use a DAO / ADO link instead?

 

[TK]

Hi arzize

ADO is Microsoft’s' latest (not that new) component and usually recommended
by those that recommend things of that nature. If you need a sample, post
the path to your DB and a table name and I'll post back.

Good Luck
TK

 

[Jamie Collins]

- can i find this xla?

Try MSDN e.g.

Excel 2002 Add-in: Open Database Connectivity:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...67-13A0-4895-9942-5B177846AB8A&displaylang=EN

- should i use a DAO / ADO link instead?

You'd get much more control (and complexity) if you did.

Jamie.

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