Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Need Calc help

Hello Andreas,

In no way do I want you to do my work and I am sorry if that is the way 
you feel.

I am prepared to learn how to work with data bases and it is with that 
intent that I am asking questions. If you feel that I want you to do my 
work, then please do not respond to my queries.

The format and content of the files in question (which I described in my 
first message) is beyond my control. In my first message, I explained 
what I wanted to do with the data provided me.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Preston

On 8/6/2011 3:11 PM, Andreas Säger wrote:
> How do the data get into spreadsheets? Can't you simply avoid all 
> spreadsheets? Spreadsheets are the worst file format to store 
> interrelated table data. Even plain text files can be more suitable 
> for data processing as suggested by Jorge.
> Databases are development tools which save you and you co-workers a 
> lot of time over the years. Just like a programming language, a 
> database won't do anything for you unless you do something with it 
> proactively. You won't get anywhere by mere trial and error. It is not 
> as simple as copying raw data from one file into another.
> The way how you describe your problem is entirely non-technical. We do 
> not see any of your data you are going to process nor can we really 
> understand your aim.
>
> > I am computer savvy but failed programming miserably so I need the 
> > input of the many smart people on this list
>
> In other words, you want us to do your work?

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