Re: time to delevelop a report

[John Douglas <DOUGLASJG%A1%PRTOAX@OAX.MR.ORNL.GOV>]

    Benjamin,

    Yesterday, I developed an SQR that reads three fields from an input
    file, moves values to five $variables and performs a SQL insert into
    one PeopleSoft table. I had it working (and de-bugged) in about five
    hours. I began with an existing SQR, the SQR user guide and no
    experience in creating an upload (SQU). I do have about six months
    experience creating reports with SQR for windows.

    I believe an experienced person can create simple reports in two to
    five hours. I have no experience on the other query tools you
    mentioned. The only thing I've heard is SQR runs faster than most
    others in an ORACLE environment. I don't think SQR is for the
    end-user...like crystal for instance. I know of one company that uses
    Access and intends to continue same.

    Hope this helps you.

    John Douglas
    Lockheed Martin Utility Services