Query about CODEBASE-4 "C" library

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2 total messages Started by James Packer Fri, 06 Jul 1990 18:14

#849

Author: James Packer
Date: Fri, 06 Jul 1990 18:14

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I'm considering purchasing the Codebase 4 "C" library for use in a large
data entry program that must interface with dBase 3+ files.  I've read the
advertisements in the computer magazines and it seems to be what I need
(i.e. dBase file reading and writing, screen management, and file locking
on a Novell network).  I'm not sure if it does the file locking or if I
need the screen management (character based windows ?).
  
I would appreciate any responses from people who have experience with this
package -or- any suggestions on appropriate libraries for dBase file
interaction with file locking for a Novell LAN, using Microsoft C 5 or 6.
  
I will summarize the responses and post on the net.
Please e-mail to me
                         jfp2276@hardy.u.washington.edu
 

This is my very first message on the net and I'm very curious on how
this networking stuff works out.  Thanks in advance.
--- James F. Packer  Wash. St. Dept. Fisheries   Olympia, Wash.
p.s.  Does anyone dislike the vi editor as much as I do ???

Re: Query about CODEBASE-4 "C" library

#850

Author: Pledger
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 1990 15:59

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I recently got codebase 4 for some work on a 3com network.  As the other
fellow said, the data entry/windows is very basic.  Locking is
accomplished by either locking a block of records or the complete file.
In the manual, codebase explains that it will automatically upgrade the
lock to a file lock if it needs to (what ever that means?).  I was 
generally displeased with this product.  I have used far better dbms
lib toolkits.  Have you looked at Raima's db_FILE or db_VISTA products?
They have an optional package with which you can read and write lotus and
dBase files.  I also have this package, and it is surperb.  The manuals
are excellent, and telephone support is very prompt.

Good luck.

Mark Pledger,
uunet!cti1!mpledger

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