PySQLLite Speed

[Robert Kern]

Kevin wrote:
> Hello All,
> 
> I wondering if anyone has encountered the same issue
> with using PySQL.  This is my first time using this DB
> so this preformance may be typical.  I'm reading an
> ASCII file through PyParse that contains about 1.3Meg
> of Float data.  8000 Triangles (3 Vertexes and 1
> Normal).  This file reads fine the PC has a
> utilization of 50% for Python.  Then when it starts to
> write the Database, the PC Util drops to 1-2% and it
> takes forever.  I'm not PC related preformance
> barriers that I'm aware of.

I can't comment on PySQLite's speed. However, I do recommend that you 
look at PyTables if all of your data is numerical, as it seems to be.

http://pytables.sourceforge.net

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Robert Kern
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