Might be a dumb question

[spuppett]

I haven't had a chance to test it out for my-self, and it will be awhile before I get to coding my new project, but I am just looking for a quick yes/no.

Is accessing a relational DB any differant from a flat DB? I don't know if I'll be using ADO or DAO or maybe even RDO as of yet, if that makes any differance either.

Thank you much.

[quinman]

It depends on what you class as a difference!

A relational database is basically a series of flat database tables. You can access each table separately or build relationships between records in different tables.

How are you accessing the flat database?


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[venAdder]

Accessing a relational DB might not be the problem but manipulating it will not be the same as flat DB.
As for ADO or DAO both can do it.
DAO is more adapted to small scale apps like desktop apps while ADO is more internet realted technology.
Also depends on what you using for development eg. I use VC++ and use ODBC and MFC without bothering about ADO or DAO

Hope that clears it up bit.
Regards
venAdder