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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.
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.
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Database Terminology
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Multi-user Programming
considerations
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ENTER Versus ENTERGROUP
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Image set-up for
Data Entry
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Data Types and Limitations
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AutoCreate Versus
Query Create
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Commands Within the
Entergroup Environment
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Use of AutoCreate
Utility
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DataFlex System Development
Cycle
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File Definition Utility
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The DataFlex Query
/ Report Utility
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Source Code, Compiler,
Runtime
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Windowindex in brief
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Rules for DataFlex
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File Relationship
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DataFlex Function
(Flex) Keys
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Memory Variables,
Indicators
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Overlap fields
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Creating / Modifying
Menus
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Multi-user Programming
considerations
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Reading Data In/Out
of DataFlex
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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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..
| 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 |
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