Karen S. (BoysMom) - , reviewed Understanding dBASE III Plus (Sybex Computer Books) on + 869 more book reviews
Copyright: 1986
Bestselling author Alan Simpson introduces the basics of database management for better mailing list handling, accounts receivable, and inventory management. This comprehensive step-by-step introduction to dBASE III PLUS is written in a clear and engaging style, starting with the first concepts and leading to more complex tips, tricks, and programming.
Simpson uses his consulting experience to explain how to build the most compact and useful database structures for individual business needs.
Topics include:
foolproof sorting
basic and combined searching
printing well-designed reports
customizing on-screen displays
updating one database from another
reporting from several databases at once
building command files for speed
programming tips and tricks
dBASE commands and concepts are illustrated throughout with practical, business-oriented examples. The Assistant Menu, Screen Painter, View, and Applications Generator are all given extensive coverage. Concise appendices include dBASE III PLUS vocabulary and instructions concerning how to interface with Lotus and other major software packages.
Bestselling author Alan Simpson introduces the basics of database management for better mailing list handling, accounts receivable, and inventory management. This comprehensive step-by-step introduction to dBASE III PLUS is written in a clear and engaging style, starting with the first concepts and leading to more complex tips, tricks, and programming.
Simpson uses his consulting experience to explain how to build the most compact and useful database structures for individual business needs.
Topics include:
foolproof sorting
basic and combined searching
printing well-designed reports
customizing on-screen displays
updating one database from another
reporting from several databases at once
building command files for speed
programming tips and tricks
dBASE commands and concepts are illustrated throughout with practical, business-oriented examples. The Assistant Menu, Screen Painter, View, and Applications Generator are all given extensive coverage. Concise appendices include dBASE III PLUS vocabulary and instructions concerning how to interface with Lotus and other major software packages.