Using Databases in OpenOffice.org Base
In OpenOffice.org Base, you can access data that is stored in a wide variety of database file formats. OpenOffice.org Base natively supports some flat file database formats, such as the dBase format. You can also use OpenOffice.org Base to connect to external relational databases, such as databases from MySQL or Oracle.
Using a Database in OpenOffice.org
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To create a new database file, choose File - New - Database.
The Database Wizard helps you to create a database file and to register a new database within OpenOffice.org.
 | The database file contains queries, reports, and forms for the database as well as a link to the database where the records are stored. Formatting information is also stored in the database file. |
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To open a database file, choose File - Open. In the File type list box, select to view only Database documents. Select a database document and click Open.
Index
databases,main page
$[officename] Base data sources
Base, data sources in $[officename]
queries,databases
tables,databases
forms,databases
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