Overview
The first section of the book explains the key concepts and tools used by Forms-a perfect introduction for end users or new developers, and a great reference and review of new features in 5.0. Intermediate programmers will zoom in on the second and third sections, with their comprehensive coverage of Forms applications at work. Advanced developers can make the most of the final chapters, which show how to integrate Forms modules with other tools in the Developer/2000 suite, and with other technologies such as Java and Active X.
Oracle Developer/2000 Forms: The Practitioner's Guide's thorough and detailed treatment includes:
- Basics: The Form Builder and Runtime environments
- Tools: Navigation, editing, libraries, and PS/SQL
- Objects, Events, and Triggers: Data blocks, items, windows, and record structures
- Advanced Oracle Programming: Using Forms with Report Builder, Graphic Builder, and Project Builder
- Integrated Windows Programming: Combining Forms with MS applications via DDE, OLE, and ActiveX
The software accompanying Oracle Developer/2000 Forms: The Practitioner's Guide includes dozens of applications and examples that allow you to implement the skills from each chapter with immediate hands-on activities. In addition to the sample applications, you can view Lotus ScreenCam® movies showing the most important actions you will encounter in each form. The CD includes ScreenCam Player software for Windows® 95 and Windows NT,and the CBT software for Developer/2000 Forms: Fundamentals.