Letterboxing Database

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:07 pm

I would be very surprised if the cat was not in electronic format when sent to the printers. But I think if they were to sell it as A PDF or word Doc then it would be easy for one person to buy and then send on to others without them having to pay for it.

Colin

Gemma · Post by **Gemma** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:29 pm

bog_baby wrote:Thanks everyonex
Ooooh that is a tad misleading, I just read on Nicks thread about the catalogue being available on disc and assumed it would be about the same price.......surely to print the books there must be an electronic copy so it would be quite easy to make discs wouldn't it????

Yep & then send them to our "mates" via an email then they send it to their mates via email. Oh! I have a plan why not send the Cat to every one. Sorted. Oh not a plan after all>

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I suggest one thinks before hitting "submit"

Note to self... think before hitting submit...

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:42 pm

Nik - KOTM wrote:There is the other alternative.... write your own database... it really isn't that hard

Very True, or you could use a spreadsheet.

ianjp67 · Post by **ianjp67** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:21 pm

1100 input already - after downloading Colin's programme last Sunday that ain't too bad I suppose.

Once they're scanned into PC only takes a couple of minutes - if that - per box to input.

I really like the fact you can see where the boxes are and plan and print a walk using the programme.

bog_baby · Post by **bog_baby** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:27 pm

Gemma wrote:
bog_baby wrote:Thanks everyonex
Ooooh that is a tad misleading, I just read on Nicks thread about the catalogue being available on disc and assumed it would be about the same price.......surely to print the books there must be an electronic copy so it would be quite easy to make discs wouldn't it????
Yep & then send them to our "mates" via an email then they send it to their mates via email. Oh! I have a plan why not send the Cat to every one. Sorted. Oh not a plan after all> .
I suggest one thinks before hitting "submit" Note to self... think before hitting submit...

One doesn't have any friends so really not an issue

ianjp67 · Post by **ianjp67** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:09 pm

ah poor bog baby!!

Sure you've lots of friends on here!!

8 pages of boxes loaded tonight!! Gone a bit boss eyed now so time to stop!!!

MagicHarry · Post by **MagicHarry** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:32 am

Hello All. Nik is right - it's easy to create your own database with out forking out a whole load of cash... I've developed my own, all you do is input the Grid Ref of where you want to go, and it displays all LetterBoxes in that area, it also displays all Geocaches and other points of interest. Nearest pub, parking, toilets, pretty much anything. Generates a one-pager with all the details you need and off you go.....
I would offer to other folk, but don't want to charge people and don't want to just give it away either.....
Bog_Baby don't forget I'm your bestest friend!

Post by **Nik - KOTM** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:12 pm

If you can write a spreadsheet program using whats on offer a microsoft database is easier to construct, the only limitation is 255 characters and then the whole thing just falls into place
might think about demonstrating how to create on for you lot on here if I get the time....

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:55 pm

IMHO

To develop a proper database it is actually quite complicated, you have to factor in such things as data types, field lengths, Primary key, indexes, data normalization, Joins etc etc. True it is easy to develop a very basic database, but to do it in such a way that is works well it it a lot more difficult.

Also I do always chuckle when people refer to spreadsheets as databases, I hear it all the time at work, but of course a spreadsheet is a spreadsheet hence the name and not a database. I am not knocking people who develop spreadsheets that hold data and call them databases put the fact of the matter is that it is still a spreadsheet.

Colin

bog_baby · Post by **bog_baby** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:13 am

Yes do it Nik!! need all the help I can get being one of those people that doesn't really know the difference between a spread sheet and database ......I do know what a spread sheet is though if that helps....

It's hard to find friends when you smell like a bog

Gemma · Post by **Gemma** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:35 pm

Also I do always chuckle when people refer to spreadsheets as databases, I hear it all the time at work, but of course a spreadsheet is a spreadsheet hence the name and not a database. I am not knocking people who develop spreadsheets that hold data and call them databases put the fact of the matter is that it is still a spreadsheet.

What is the difference?

P.S. I do know but other folk may not!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:04 pm

and while you're there, what's the difference between a grass snake and an adder? (I know, it's just that some other folk may not.....)

Gemma · Post by **Gemma** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:42 pm

foxy wrote:and while you're there, what's the difference between a grass snake and an adder? (I know, it's just that some other folk may not.....)

I know I know>>>>One has venom & one does not. Do I get a prize!!!

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:57 pm

See here for info on DB's and spreadsheets

http://www.qcisolutions.com/dbinfo1.htm

or here

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1435148,00.asp

If you want to analize data use excel, if you can to store lots of data use a database, Just google them the web is full of info on the differences.

Colin

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:48 pm

Gemma wrote:
foxy wrote:and while you're there, what's the difference between a grass snake and an adder? (I know, it's just that some other folk may not.....)
I know I know>>>>One has venom & one does not. Do I get a prize!!!

We're getting there. Slowly but surely........