Designed to be a clear, easy-to-use guide to DBase IV, the newest version of DBase. Each chapter addresses a new capability of the program, building an example database, setting up forms for data entry, defining data and index fields and entering the data. Later chapters deal with designing query structures, generating printed reports and other more advanced features. Import/export facilities are explained, enabling the user to bring data files in from such programs as Lotus 1-2-3, PFS Professional File, DBase I and II and other programs. This guide is comprehensive enough to be used without documentation.

Advanced dBASE IV Programming provides comprehensive coverage of those skills necessary to program effectively in dBASE IV. It applies consistent database theory to practical business situations, stressing structured analysis and programming principals throughout. Here are some highlights: uses a building-block approach, combined with a comprehensive case scenario, to tie design concepts to a realistic business application. Provides exposure to additional major programming projects (not just small program segments) so as to develop true mastery of the material; utilizes a realistic business problem-solving approach, with special emphasis on meeting system-user requirements; includes coverage of multiple file processing; provides a detailed overview of user-defined functions (UDFs), complete with examples and exercises, so as to build confidence in using this powerful programming feature; and provides advanced coverage of the on-line debugger and error trapping techniques.

dBASE IV Programming offers a comprehensive, semester-long introduction to today's most widely used business database management system. Using a project-centered organization supplemented by hundreds of exercises and examples, dBASE IV Programming moves from an introduction to the dBASE IV Version 2.0 programming environment through all of the important features of dBASE IV programming. With its hands-on approach, dBASE IV Programming builds student confidence by moving form simple skills to the creation of complex, multi-user systems.