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There are many excellent online courses. This has been hugely beneficial in my day to day work.
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- Louise Nolan
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Borland Paradox 7.0 Introduction
Course Aims
Paradox for Windows 7.0 is the new database from Borland. This course is designed to teach the basic skills required to start using Paradox to a level of competence sufficient for participants to produce their own database application; to be able to view data, query files and produce simple reports. An introduction to database theory and practice, plus hints and tips on good database design techniques are also given. |
Assumed Knowledge
A working knowledge of PCs and Windows 95 is assumed, gained from the workplace or by prior attendance on a "Windows 95 User Introduction" course. |
Course Audience
New, recent or intending users of Borlands Paradox for Windows 95 who have little or no existing database knowledge. |
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Table of Contents
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Introduction to Databases
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Creating a Table
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Key fields and Secondary Indexes
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Entering and Editing Data
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Editing Fields and Deleting Data
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Searching for Data
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Changing the Properties of a Table
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Changing Row Heights and Column Widths
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Restructuring a Table
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Deleting and Inserting Fields
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Changing the Size of Fields
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Moving a Field in the Structure
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Importing and Exporting Data
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Importing and Exporting Data
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Supported Formats
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Sorting
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Sorting using Indexes - Dynamic
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Composite Secondary Indexes
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Working with Multiple Tables
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Creating a Relational Model
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Forms
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Forms - Design Tools
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Changing Properties of Objects
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Moving, Sizing and Deleting Fields
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Changing the colour, font, pattern and frame style
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Query by Example
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Reporting
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Header, Footer, Report and Record Bands
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