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DataFlex 2.3b to 3.2 Programming Introduction DataFlex 2.3b to 3.2 Programming Intermediate Visual DataFlex Programming

Training Services : DataFlex 2.3b to 3.2 Introduction

Who should attend the Course:

Those who wish to acquire a basic, yet global, understanding of the features of DataFlex and its potential. Those who need to write new or maintain existing systems.

Aim of the Course:

To introduce the participants to basic database concepts particularly in relation to DataFlex, and its file structures. To develop multi-file multi-user systems using the AutoCreate facilities available in DataFlex: ENTER, REPORT to demonstrate the portability of data to/from the DataFlex environment.To be able to write a fully featured system which will incorporate menu design.

Benefits of the Course:

Database Terminology

Multi-user Programming considerations

ENTER Versus ENTERGROUP

Image set-up for Data Entry

Data Types and Limitations

AutoCreate Versus Query Create

Commands Within the Entergroup Environment

Use of AutoCreate Utility

DataFlex System Development Cycle

File Definition Utility

The DataFlex Query / Report Utility

Source Code, Compiler, Runtime

Windowindex in brief

Rules for DataFlex

File Relationship

DataFlex Function (Flex) Keys

Memory Variables, Indicators

Overlap fields

Creating / Modifying Menus

Multi-user Programming considerations

Reading Data In/Out of DataFlex

 

Duration of Course:3 days
Cost per Candidate:£900.00

Our Pledge To Commitment

Each course participant will receive one week's telephone support as part of the package. This ensures continuity and commitment from Unicorn.

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TRAINING SERVICES: DataFlex 2.3b/3.2 Programming Intermediate

Who should attend the course:

Existing DataFlex Programmers who have attended the Introduction to DataFlex 2.3b/3.1d course or who have attained an equivalent level of expertise. Those participants whose responsibility it is to develop or maintain complex DataFlex Systems.

Aim of the Course:

To advance the participants knowledge of procedural DataFlex. In-depth studies of the DataFlex Macro: ENTERGROUP and REPORT. To learn about multi-record displaying/processing within tables.

Benefits of the Course:

Relatively addressing Image Elements Sub-Headers/Sub-Totals
Providing on-line Help Multi-user File Locking
ENTER versus ENTERGROUP (recap) Data Integrity
Multi-file Reports with Break Points User Interaction and Messages
DataFlow within ENTERGROUP Using Indicators for Structured Control
Use of Overlap fields in Indexing Using Point and Shoot Macro
Adopting Programming Standards Inter-Program Communication
Windowindexing Chain/Chain Wait considerations
Creating Front-end Menu Systems Entdisplay

Duration of Course:2 days
Cost per Candidate:£600.00

Our Pledge To Commitment

Each course participant will receive one week's telephone support as part of the package. This ensures continuity and commitment from Unicorn.

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TRAINING SERVICES: Visual DataFlex Programming.

Who should attend the Course:

Almost anyone with a knowledge of programming or a background in computing. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows will enhance understanding, but is not a prerequisite. For training in Web Application development, now incorporated into Visual DataFlex 9, please see WebApp training.

Aim of the Course:

To provide the participant with the ability to create simple Visual DataFlex applications and to act as a starting point for exploring the more advanced aspects of programming in Visual DataFlex..

Benefits of the Course:

How to use the Manual Class Setup Visual DataFlex PowerBar
Definition Files - DEF Files Creating Workspaces
Workspace Sub Directories DataBase Builder - DEF Files
Creating Selection Lists Problems and Solutions
Four Digit Years Using Predefined Classes
Accelerator Keys Data Dictionaries
Application Builder The Application Wizard
Waves and Bitmaps Reporting Problems and Solutions

Duration of the course: 3 days
Cost per candidate: £1050 + VAT

Our Pledge To Commitment

Each course participant will receive one week's telephone support as part of the package. This ensures continuity and commitment from Unicorn.

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