This introductory level course teaches you the Visual DataFlex language, the use of the embedded database, the creation of data entry and report applications based on 9 tables. The application will be built with different techniques (such as Wizards and hand coding) with data access via the global record buffer and Visual DataFlex Data Dictionaries. The use of constraints, selection lists, dialogs, zooms, alias tables and the focus tree discussed in detail. Reporting is taught using all three styles of reporting available in Visual DataFlex.

Day 1: Exploring the goal, explanation of the tools, workspace, language
Day 2: Basic application, database setup, debugger, finding, editing and deleting records, creating the Windows GUI application.
Day 3: Object orientation, views, menus, Data Dictionaries, key assigments, controls, selectionlists, classes
Day 4: Creating more views, floating menus, resizing, dialogs for views, messages, record filters. skinning
Day 5: Timers, templates, Sequential I/O, Import & Export, Batch processes, Reporting, Libraries, Bells and Whistles, Toolpanels. user settings

Expected skills: Microsoft Windows knowledge. Basic knowledge about programming and programming languages (Visual Basic, Delphi, C+ or C#, Java) in general. No (Visual) DataFlex knowledge is expected. Visual DataFlex must have been already installed on participants’ laptop/PC.

Expected capabilities after completion: Create and deploy your own medium-level, multi-file Visual DataFlex application successfully

Duration: 5 days.
Price: € 2000 per person

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To attend this training please send an email to training@dataaccess.nl or fax to +31 74 25 03 466