MBS SQL Plugin vs Xojo database plugins

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I see many people recommend using the mbs sql plugins instead of the shipped xojo plugins.

The xojo sqlite plugin have worked for me until now, but a client want to move to ms sql server, and before I go forward changing anything, I want to make the right choice regarding the database connectivity.

Any thoughts?

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If you find a bug in the Xojo database plugin you are out of luck. If you find a bug in Christians plugin you have the problem fixed the next day.

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Good point :slight_smile:

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I also think mbs plugins are “re-entering”, that is to say that you can use them inside a thread for lengthy processes. I would like confirmation from Christian about this, but what I’m sure is that xojo plugins can’t do that.

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You mean reentrant. Theoretically, yes, they are because the Xojo bug about this problem is fixed. Practically, I still get crashes.

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thanks, I have decided to get the mbs plugins after getting advice on this elsewhere also.

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Note that the MBS SQL plugin is NOT part of the large group of MBS plugins. I highly recommend both.

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thanks, I only need the sql ones for now though

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I guessed that, which was the reason I pointed it out in case you were assuming they would be part of the larger set of plugins (which IMHO is also well worth the cost of admission – and then some).

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Let me know when you have questions.

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