[TriLUG] Front End for PostgreSQL

[Brian McCullough via TriLUG]

On Wed, Sep 09, 2015 at 07:57:54AM -0400, Triangle Linux Users Group discussion list wrote:
> I don't want a Web-based application. Everything must reside on a local computer. And because the application will be primarily used by a non-coder, and I want them to be able to make minor changes in the data entry form and report-generating options, anything that requires creating scripts/code is out of the question
> 
> Approach uses a .dbf file so it appear the LibreOffice may work.
> I wish there was a Linux application that used the X-Base/dBase format.  They all seem to have gone by the wayside.
> 
> It appears that PostgreSQL may be fine for me to experiment with, but it won't satisfy my needs.

Brian,

I'm not sure that I understand the connection between the Database,
PostgreSQL, and your goal.

How does PostgreSQL not fit your needs for a database that can support
data entry with forms?



In the mean time, you might want to look at ( in no particular order ):

http://www.sqlmaestro.com/products/postgresql/phpgenerator/
and particularly:
http://www.sqlmaestro.com/products/postgresql/phpgenerator/feature_matrix/

also:

http://discuss.orbeon.com/Form-Builder-Runner-interface-to-PostgreSQL-td4657340.html

http://coffeecup-web-form-builder.software.informer.com/

http://coffeecup-flash-form-builder.software.informer.com/

http://postgresql1.software.informer.com/download-postgresql-form-builder/

http://grokbase.com/t/postgresql/pgsql-general/066pce1dmh/form-builder




> Brian


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