Active Query Builder

Simply ... a stunning piece of software for querying databases

Commentaires : I have an application that uses a very complex underlying database. It has proved impossible for me to predict every which way that end users would want to query their data and whilst I'm not averse to creating new views for end users one persons wishes will not always suit everyone else's. Active Query Builder is the perfect solution, providing comprehensive visual access to data in a safe and controlled environment.

Avantages :

From a developers perspective this tool is a joy to use, allowing simple drag and drop use (with very little code behind required) to a very customisable tool that can be fully integrated into your own application's environment. It allows you to provide your own end users with the freedom to interrogate their own data using a simple yet familiar visual paradigm or, for those who actually posses a good working knowledge of SQL the ability to create really quite complex queries to answer their specific needs, needs which I, as the application developer might not have even considered that they wanted. The 'SQLTextEditor' is a joy to behold offering not only good syntax highlighting but SQL intellisense as well (particularly useful for SQL novices). Equally impressive is the ability of the tool to allow you to create a textual query and then have it produce a visual representation of it. Within a very short time of trialing this you'll realise just what a superb tool you have found, and at the same time be cursing yourself for not having discovered it sooner. If you are looking for a way to allow your end users access to the database that holds the data your application is creating on their behalf that can is intuitively simple to use then look no further.

Inconvénients :

If I were to voice one criticism it would be that the documentation is perhaps not yet as comprehensive as it might be, although in fairness that is a failure acknowledged by the vendor themselves and is being corrected. However that isn't in reality that big a deal as the support that they offer is superb and that, from the perspective of a developer using a third party component, is worth it's weight in gold.

Great Database querying tool

Commentaires : I have used AQB for 20 years or so since it's inception. Once the product is installed and working it is a great development tool. I jusst wish they would make nuget.org for the release / licenssed version.

Avantages :

The user interface is fantasticc and the software is one of a kind in the market.

Inconvénients :

Since Nuget has become popular it always goes into demo mode when I clone a git repository and Visual Studio updates the Nuget packages. This is because they store the DEMO versions on nuget.org. This is HORRIBLE! I have to go through headache after headache trying to get out of demo mode.

Good but undocumented

Avantages :

Good interface, a lot of features, rich object model.

Inconvénients :

No documentation for the version 3. Support team answers quickly though.

Very useful to give non IT professionals the ability to create queries.

Commentaires : We have developed software for a specific industry. This industry uses our software to manage their services, goods receipts, goods issues and invoices. Of course, good reporting is also required. Unfortunately, we were unable to meet the very different reporting requirements of all our customers. At the same time, it was impossible for our customers to write SQL statements themselves because they are not IT professionals. By using AQB we were able to integrate a visual component into our program that allows our customers to create queries without SQL knowledge, but only by drag-and-drop.
By hiding or renaming database objects, we were able to hide unimportant tables for the user or give fields more understandable names for the user. By the way: you can also add a ToolTip to fields. We have received a very positive response from our customers. Our program has received a significant added value through the integration of AQB.

Avantages :

Before we chose AQB, we tested several other programs of this kind. We were convinced by the following points: + The integration into our program was really very simple and took less than 10 minutes. + You can change the names of database objects and fields using a mapper. For example, database objects can be hidden from the end-user or more user-friendly names can be assigned. (By the way, that's a big point for us.) + The user interface can be adapted very well and with little effort. + The Visual Designer can also be used intuitively by "normal end-users" after a very brief introduction. + In the very few cases in which we needed support, we were helped very quickly and competently. The support was so fast that it reminds more of a chat than an e-mail conversation.

Inconvénients :

I've really been thinking for a few minutes about what to put in this field. But there is really nothing here that I could criticize. Maybe the documentation isn't perfect, but the software is so intuitive and the support is really good. Then I can do without a documentation that is 100%.

Great product! Real value for money!

Avantages :

The client did not had any way of extracting data directly from the database. With AQB and a little technical knowledge the client can themselves create custom reports as per their requirement. Previously the client had to spend money for the generating the reports and also had to wait until the reports are coded. AQB provides a safe way of extracting data without actually creating user or granting user access on the server. This provides another layer of security. Prompt responses on the support tickets.

Inconvénients :

It's common for there to be small bugs in each new release. With each upgrade, we have to open a ticket with AQB to get the issues resolved. It would be helpful if AQB is made compitable with Bootstrap. Hard to find solutions for the issues faced during integrations in the documentation provided by AQB.