Based on their extensive experience and expertise as technical support engineers at Borland International, the authors show extraordinary insight into user's needs in this practical, task-oriented reference that clearly describes the building blocks of dBASE IV--commands, functions, system variables, etc.

This pocket reference covers all the commands and functions in the dBASE IV 2.0 programming language. Each entry includes an explanantion of the syntax with an example illustrating its usage. In addition, cross-references are made to related commands and functions. The alphabetic arrangement ensures quick access to every entry. The introduction groups the major commands by topic for a quick overall reference to the various types, such as manipulating database files, locating data or creating reports. Four appendices provide information about installing and configuring dBASE IV, using the dBASE compiler and lists of file name extensions and dBASE specifications.

Provides fast and easy access to information usually hidden in cumbersome manuals. This book has been revised to cover the new commands and functions in version "X" of dBASE IV. Comprehensive in scope, the book presents information on each command and function in the dBASE IV programming language. Commands and functions are listed alphabetically.