

Raw SQL code can be entered by those who prefer it, or graphical user interfaces can be used.Ī vector graphics editor and diagramming tool, similar to Microsoft Visio and comparable in features to early versions of CorelDRAW. While Base can be a front-end for any of the databases listed, there is no need for any of them to be installed. Native to the suite is an adaptation of HSQL. Base became part of the suite starting with version 2.0. As with Access, Base may be used as a front-end to a number of different database systems, including Access databases (JET), ODBC data sources and MySQL/ PostgreSQL. Base allows the creation and manipulation of databases, and the building of forms and reports to provide easy access to data for end-users. Ī database management program similar to Microsoft Access. However, templates are readily available on the Internet. Impress lacks ready-made presentation designs. It also includes the ability to create PDF files, and the ability to read Microsoft PowerPoint's. It can export presentations to Adobe Flash (SWF) files, allowing them to be played on any computer with a Flash player installed. (See ooWriter entry, above, for details of PDF).Ī presentation program similar to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote. Calc can also export spreadsheets to the PDF format. Calc provides a number of features not present in Excel, including a system which automatically defines series for graphing, based on the layout of the user’s data.

It can export Portable Document Format (PDF) files with no additional software, and can function as a basic WYSIWYG editor for creating and editing web pages.Ī spreadsheet similar to Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3. The components available include:Ī word processor similar to Microsoft Word and WordPerfect. Many of the components are designed to mirror those available in Microsoft Office. is a collection of applications that work together closely to provide the features expected from a modern office suite. To download the software for free see Components
