Create a SQL server ODBC connection to run a Macro

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  1. LearningMacro, Aug 8, 2014

    LearningMacro macrumors newbie

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    Hello All,

    I'm trying to create a ODBC connection to SQL server from iMac 10.9 to get my macro working. The macro works fine on Windows. Has anybody created a ODBC connection before? Please help. Stuck with this issue for past 3 days. Any inputs on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

    Amol
     
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  2. superscape, Aug 18, 2014
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    superscape macrumors 6502a

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    Hi there,

    You can find ODBC Manager in /Applications/Utilities. You'll need to set up a new User or System DSN.

    You'll also need a driver of some description. You could use FreeTDS (I think) but personally I find it awkward so I usually wimp out and buy one of ActualTech's drivers:

    http://www.actualtech.com

    ...I think they're actually user friendlier wrappers round Free TDS.

    I'm no Excel expert so I can't explain how to set up Excel, but the above should at least get you a working ODBC connection.

    Good luck

    Rob

    ps. I don't work for Actual Technologies. Honest.
     
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