jfp2276@hardy.u.washington.edu (James Packer) (07/07/90)
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 ???mpledger@cti1.UUCP (Pledger) (07/12/90)
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