Sep 12, 2016 · I have an SQL query which I want to run when a button in my OpenOffice Calc worksheet is pressed. I've found out how to bind a macro to the button, but I can't get a connection to the database it seems (I've created an .odb file and I can run the query from within OpenOffice Base).

Mar 27, 2011 · In your case you connected to MySQL database, lot of cases the general/hsqldb SQL not works, you needs to run your queries in SQL direct mode activated (green tick in query window). The OOo Base/hsqldb require "double_quote" for field names, and other database object, the MySQL uses ` instead of it.

Jan 27, 2021 · The SQL language is provided as a query language for users of SDBC. To compare the differences between different SQL dialects, the SDBC components from Apache OpenOffice have their own SQL parser. This uses the query window to check the SQL commands typed and corrects simple syntax errors, such as those associated with uppercase and lowercase ...

Nov 20, 2009 · I would like to know if SQL queries (and commands) can be run inside a Calc worksheet. I read Villeroy's tutorial on accessing Base in Calc, which is helpful, but I want to pose the question one more time just to make sure: can an SQL query be run inside Calc without using Base (the "F4" key).

Aug 9, 2022 · Queries created and executed in Designer and SQL View support the use of named replaceable parameters in these statements, in most cases. Use of this feature is controlled by the option 'Escape Processing'. Escape Processing is always ENABLED when using Designer View.

Mar 14, 2022 · How to execute SQL command in OpenOffice.org Base? Answer: In Base, to execute SQL commands (except SELECT query) follow these steps:- (a) Click Tools -> SQL Command. (ii) Type your SQL command in the “Command to execute”

Dec 1, 2010 · Structured Query Language (SQL) is also supported by Base. OpenOffice.org should come preinstalled on most “desktop” Linux distributions nowadays. If it’s not, then look in your software package management program; you should be able to install it from there.

Jun 1, 2013 · I have a set of ODS spreadsheets and I want to run some SQL queries over these spreadsheets and save the result on CSV files. I know I can do that from the GUI, but I need to be able to do it from a batch file that will be run on a regular basis.

Mar 14, 2022 · To sort the result of a query based on some attributes. This can be achieved by using the clause – ORDER BY followed by the attributes which need to be sorted. For ascending order the keyword ASC and for descending order the keyword DESC is used.

Apr 7, 2025 · Writing SQL Queries. When writing SQL queries in OpenOffice, you can utilize the following syntax: SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name WHERE condition; This basic structure allows you to retrieve specific data from your tables. You can expand on this by using joins, aggregations, and subqueries to manipulate and analyze your data ...