Quick Query

Quick Query, developed by Quick Query, has emerged as an essential plug-in for Microsoft Access within the Development Tools category, specifically under the Database Tools subcategory. The latest version, 1.1.2, builds on the successful foundations laid by version 1.1, offering improved functionality and enhanced usability.

Quick Query provides a context sensitive and easy-to-use environment for performing SQL queries on the fly without requiring the creation or saving of a query using the standard Query Designer. This feature allows users to run multiple SQL queries simultaneously with multiple windows open at once, each hosted outside the main Access workspace.

One of the standout features of Quick Query is its context sensitive highlighting. The query area highlights keywords, restricted words, symbols, brackets, and functions, ensuring they are easily identifiable. Users can also query multiple databases at once. Each window maintains its own connection to the current database open in MS Access, even if the open database changes. This unique ability allows for querying one database while modifying another, thus significantly boosting productivity.

Managing existing Access queries is a breeze with Quick Query. Users can access, open, modify, and save queries directly in their current Access database. Once saved, these queries can be used within MS Access in the same way as any other query. Additionally, Quick Query supports creating complex queries that are too intricate for the standard Access Designer, such as joining two instances of the same table with different aliases.

For those interested in performance metrics, Quick Query provides detailed information after each query execution, including the time taken to run the query to the nearest millisecond and the total number of records returned. This information is conveniently displayed in the status bar.

System requirements for Quick Query include a Windows Operating System (Me, 2000, XP, 2003), MS Access 2000 or greater, and Microsoft .Net Framework Version 1.1. It's also noteworthy that Quick Query is available for free download, making it a cost-effective tool for any database professional.

Pros:

• Context sensitive highlighting for better readability and ease of use
• Capability to run multiple SQL queries on the fly
• Allows querying multiple databases at once
• Facilitates management of existing Access queries
• Enables creation of complex queries beyond the standard Access Designer's capabilities
• Provided for free download

Cons:

• Limited to supported Windows Operating Systems and MS Access versions
• Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Version 1.1, which may need installation if not already present

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