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Microsoft FoxPro 2.6 Intensive At the end of the course the delegate will be able to complete the following: Database Concepts COMPUTER TRAINING The key to a better future FOXPRO Course No. F1004 5 Days Understand the definition of a Database Why use a Database Understand the benefits of the FoxPro 2.6 Database Management System Use FoxPro Interactively Understand the Menu layout Be aware of the Command window Use windows and dialogs Understand the terms Database, Table, Record, Field, Index and Relation Configure FoxPro Change the on/off settings Change the file and directory locations Change the International and Miscellaneous options Save the current settings to a .VUE file Restore settings from an existing .VUE file Target Audience: Datafile Basics This course is designed for new or existing users of FoxPro, or technical staff who will be involved in the management of a new FoxPro system. It provides a fast track intensive week for those wishing to acquire FoxPro development skills. View the Records in a Table Pre-requisites: This course does not have any prerequisites, however familiarity with a computer, mouse and simple DOS/ Windows commands are assumed. Purpose: The overall aim of the course is to provide the delegate with the experience and knowledge required to design, develop, implement, manage and maintain a multiuser FoxPro system. By the end of the course, delegates will have created a system using the FoxPro approach to programming. Datafile Management - Work Areas The VIEW window Open Tables in work areas Select a particular Table Use the Browse option to view and modify data Modify the Browse layout to see selected fields Use both Browse and Change displays Navigating a Table Understand the record focus Move to the next, previous, top, bottom or specified record Search for one or more records matching specific criteria Datafile Analysis Count the number of records in a table that match specific criteria Summate or average values in tables Carry out more calculations on tables, including finding maximum and minimum values Create and Use Indexes Create simple ascending and descending indexes by modifying the record structure Apply indexes to change the record order Create complex indexes using the Modify index dialogue Find and retrieve records using the index Create and Use Relations Establish Relational links between tables Use and test a One to Many relation Use and test a Many to One relation Create Tables and Modify Tables Set up a Database table structure Set a Field list Set a Filter Know the Data Types and when to use them Create Reports with the Report Designer Create simple reports using the Quick Report option Understand and Modify report layouts Move and align report objects Use the Text tool, Field tool, Line and Box tools to enhance the design Change Fonts and Font sizes and styles Include calculated fields in the report Add additional group or summary bands Output Reports Preview report output Send reports to a printer Set printer options Use the Relational Query By Example Select input information Select output information Sort information Summarize information Group information Output to screens, reports or graphs Link to datafiles Using Multiple Related Databases Use the Application Generator Walk through the steps in generating an application with the application generator Run the application and be aware of the functions provided and interface issues Understand its limitations, and how to enhance the application Use Wizards Use Wizards to create tables, reports and screens Understand the limitations of Wizards Modify the result of the Wizard Elementary Programming Commands The xBASE Command Language System Configuration Commands Setting the environment Understand command syntax Use the help screen Use the command reference manual Datafile Management Commands Use the command line to manipulate databases Write a program to set up the environment, open tables, set the index order and set relationships Use General Command Syntax Use the SCOPE options Use the FOR and WHILE clauses Use field lists Use Key words to modify a command Memory Variables Assign Memory Variables with the Store command Use and know the different data types Use variables in commands Display the values stored in variables Display Foxpro memory Save sets of memory variables to a file using optional wildcards and clauses Restore variables from a file FoxPro Functions Use FoxPro Functions within FoxPro commands Understand the additional scope and functionality available by using functions in commands FoxPro Expressions Use the FoxPro expression builder to store complex expressions into variables Use the EVALUATE function to make program commands more flexible Use macro substitution as the ultimate tool Use referencing to enable expressions to be used where names are expected in the command syntax The BROWSE Command Use the browse command and key words to protect tables Use key words to store browse formats so that they can be reused Use field clauses to protect and validate fields Include fields from other related tables Use expressions to calculate or derive new columns in the Browse Structured Programming Use essential Programming Standards Write programs using conditional and code structures (IF..ENDIF DO CASE..ENDCASE) Write programs using iterative code structures (DO WHILE..ENDDO FOR..ENDFOR SCAN..ENDSCAN). Use the Immediate IF function Procedures and Sub-routines Understand the compile option Store and run programs as .PRG text files Store and run sub-routines using different options Pass Parameters into Programs Pass parameters to programs and subroutines Assign Public and Private Memory Variables Be aware of modular coding techniques User Defined Functions Write User Defined Functions (UDFs) Use UDFs in FoxPro commands to extend FoxPro’s functionality Change the parameter passing method for UDFs and procedures Using The Debug Tools Use the Debug window to check the value of variables, fields or expressions Set a breakpoint against a change in value Use the Trace window to follow a programs execution or to see the command that has just caused a breakpoint Set a breakpoint against a command line so that program execution suspends Use FoxDoc Create formatted programs Document program hierarchies, variable cross references etc Import and Export Data Copy records to new tables Copy records to different file formats Limit the records & fields selected for import Add records from other tables Add records from different file formats Limit the records & fields selected for export Program Screen Commands Understand the commands used to program screen display and input Use the Read command Code a Simple Data Input screen Use advanced GET and READ parameters Define Windows with specified properties Use the Screen Designer Create a data review screen using the quick screen option Generate a screen program from the screen design Screen Controls and Screen Sets Use a utility Toolbox to control screens Projects and Applications Use the Project tool to aid development Understand the different components of a project Add elements to a project Benefit from options stored with screens as part of a screen set Build a Project Create Menus Understand the commands to program menus Use the Menu designer to generate Menu programs Keyboard Short-cuts and Disabling Options Integrating Menus With Procedures And Attaching Edit Screens Screen Controls and Screen Sets Screen Sets Screen controls Projects and Applications Building the Project. Code Snippets & Event Driven Programming Screen Events Field Events Read Events Creating Standard User Entry Screens with PopUp Validation Append And Delete Validation Screen Design Push Buttons Check Boxes Radio Buttons Popups Report Generation Using Related Datafiles Using Memory Variables in a Report Advanced Screens, Screen Sets Browse Window Control of a Screen Set Hand Coding Menus Database Implementation Use of Entities, Relationships and Attributes ENTITY RELATIONSHIPS ATTRIBUTES Database Design Eliminate Duplicate Entities Eliminate Duplicate Relationships Tidy the Diagram Primary and Foreign Keys The Design Process System Overview Entity Descriptions Entity Relationships Entity Modelling Primary, Secondary and Foreign Keys Additional Fields Field Types Create the Database Primary Index Further Design Issues Rushmore Datafile Access How Rushmore Changed The Way We Program New Index Structures Commands used with compound indexes. How Rushmore Works. Query By Example - SQL Queries Using Multiple Related Databases Project Management Overview User Requirement Functional Specification Database Design Functional Design Implementation Distribution Documentation Support Corporate Data Management Applications & Executable Files The Controlling READ Distribution Options Generating Applications Modify the properties of the FoxPro icon and add the name of the application file after the FOXPROW command Networking FoxPro Configuring FoxPro Programming Considerations Memory variables in screens Arrays The Use of Arrays from within Screens Relationships One to Many Relationships Cyclical Relationships Use the Screen Generator to Create Screens Know when to use Push Buttons, Check Boxes, Radio Buttons, Popups, Lists and Spinners Use the above devices and use options in the corresponding dialogues to modify their appearance and behaviour Use text Edit regions for Memo or large Character fields Use the Disable option to protect fields Use the Say or Output form for read only fields Avoid problems with saving the environment in a screen Create Screen Sets Generate a data screen with a utility toolbar Add generic functions to the toolbar Modify the Screen using the Layout Options Specify a name and title for the window Change the default window type to a Dialog window, an Alert window or a Desktop Change the default window properties, eg. the window may or may not Minimize, Float, have borders, Close etc Set the window font options Set the window background colour or pattern Use Code Snippets Add code to validate fields Add code to protect fields Add messages to appear in the status bar Add error messages to be displayed if field validation fails Code commands to be processed before the screen is written Code commands to be processed after the screen closes down Use popup validation for foreign keys Use Options to Control the Screen Generator Use options to include or exclude code for opening and closing tables, defining windows, releasing windows Select options to change the READ clauses Select options to choose platform independent code Use Event Driven Programming Techniques Use the code snippets to handle specific events during the program Understand the sequence of Field Events and Read Events Validate Data on Entry Write routines to provide field level validation Write routines to provide record level validation Append and Delete Validation Create and use routines for adding and deleting records to maintain data integrity Advanced Screens, Screen Sets Integrate the BROWSE window with screen sets Include more than one data screen from related tables Use Memory variables in data entry screens Error Handling Trap Errors Store information to aid error recovery or correction Write error handling routines Help Options Select Windows style or FoxPro style Help systems Create a user defined help file Code Context sensitive help Use See Also lists in a Help topic Networking FoxPro Understand FoxPro’s automatic locks Consider the implications of multi-user systems and the requirement for optimistic or pessimistic locking Configure FoxPro for multi-user applications Use record locking and file locking functions and commands Write a program using record locking techniques Optimise Code Code commands to run with Optimised speed Avoid expressions and clauses that will make a command Non Optimisable SQL Programming Use the SELECT Command Use options not available with RQBE Optimize SQL Queries Use the SQL INSERT command Use the SQL CREATE TABLE command Create and use temporary cursor files Use and Manipulate Arrays Set up arrays Fill arrays from tables, records, queries or assign individual elements Use list and popup devices Build Applications & Executable Files The Controlling READ Distribution Options Use the project management tools to assist the development cycle Generating Applications Modify the properties of the FoxPro icon Generate Executable files from a project using the FoxPro Distribution Kit F1 COMPUTER TRAINING SERVICES THE KEY TO A BETTER FUTURE for further information… call us on 0800 169 1890 F1 COMPUTING SYSTEMS LTD 3 Kelso Place Upper Bristol Road BATH BA1 3AU Fax: 01225 444728 [email protected] www.f1comp.co.uk LONDON BATH OR ONSITE PARTICULARS Cost: For the latest available price, please see the course page on www.f1comp.co.uk, or call 01225 336096. Numbers: Maximum of 6 people on each course at F1’s training facilities in London and Bath