Reviewer, 2009-01-13 09:54:00
Data programmers and DBAs often need to deal with intensive editing of LOB Data associated with SQL Server. The task often becomes tedious as database administrators most of the times require exporting the LOB data into a file, use external editor for viewing and editing the data, followed by importing the tailored data into the database individually. So, if you want to take the monotony out of the job and perform the editing task with ease, you can try out SqlLobEditor 1.1 for the purpose. The database tool supports direct editing of the LOB data like ntext, text, images, without any interruptions. Further, it also helps you in batch transference of the LOB data, and offers a full range of editing functions.
SqlLobEditor 1.1 is a powerful tool for editing the LOB data such as plain text, image, RTF, hex, xml, html, etc. To beginning the editing work first, you’re required to Logon by providing the details for Server, Database, Authentication, User Name and Password, and then click Connect. With the provided option on the toolbar, it becomes easy for you to load or save the content of the active field. The Master database is presented in the left pane with its tables presented in tree view. Selecting one table you’re shown the datagrid from where you can select the cell button at the ntext, text or image field. After selecting the cell, the BLOB editor is displayed with the main screen showing different tabs like Text, Rich, Xml, Html, Image, Hex, and Open with. The data is accordingly shown in the tabs with the related content displayed at middle area where you edit it in the desired manner. Also the external editor can be called for data like xls, pdf, mdb, etc. Even you won’t find it difficult to import or export the LOB by filling the required details, and even you can merge LOBs to a file. Save the modifications and done. Moreover, a Help manual is also associated with the application to provides effective assistance for the users.
The SqlLobEditor 1.1 eases the LOB data editing task for the DBAs and programmers, by providing them a credible set of functions. Taking into view the easy functionality of the program and the adept feature-set, it is worthily rated at 4 out of 5 points.
