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On Fri, 26 Feb 1999 12:25:01 -0600, Gene Horr wrote:

> I have just started delving into VdB7 after many years of using
> DOS based dBase(s).  I have read the manuals and have read through
> two books on VdB5, both of which were useless as.............. for
> my applications.  The help system I find even worse.  They all go
> into extreme detail on very basic items but all seem lacking on
> anything beyond the basics.
> 
> I've seen references to a Help/FAQ site, but unfortunately it is
> blocked until next month.  

There is a mirror of Ken's web site at:

http://www.apptools.com/dbase/kenstuff

> My fist question is: are there any other on-line references for 
> basic questions?  For example one problem that I am pulling what
> little of my hair I have out is how does one do the equivelent
> of [REPLACE] to a field within a form?  

Assuming you're using the OODML data objects you just set the value:

form.queryname.rowset.fields["fieldname"].value = newvalue

> Secondly, I have had no luck searching for VdB7 books and from reading
> the posts apparently there are none.  Can anyone recommend a decent
> book tutorial that goes beyond "this is a form, this is a database"?

There is a comprehensive tutorial at the URL listed above.


Gary White

Some dBASE Stuff at
http://www.AppTools.com/dbase