Mike Prestwood contributed Chapter 9, “Using Crosstabs and Graphs”, “Appendix C: Prestwood Coding Convention”, and numerous code examples included on the CD. This book covers building and supporting Paradox applications, customizing object behavior with ObjectPAL scripts. This edition contains new chapters on database design concepts and networking, and new appendices on data recovery and Prestwood Coding Convention.

A text/disk combination that shows developers how to use Paradox 5, the database package for developing large, complex applications. It covers building and supporting Paradox applications, customizing object behavior with ObjectPAL scripts, and the latest features of Paradox 5. This edition contains new chapters on database design concepts and networking, and new appendices on data recovery and Prestwood’s coding convention. A companion disk contains source code for sample applications and examples. For intermediate to advanced programmers. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Editorial Review: Filled with illustrations and real-world examples, this book provides a practical approach to using this powerful database package to develop high-quality applications. Readers will become proficient with Paradox through expert tips, tricks, and technique “Disk contains forms, tables, and scripts for the example applications. Emphasizes the new features of the Version 5. Extensive coverage on ObjectPAL and programming DLL support, multiuser applications, Display Managers, and data objects”. Covers Version 5 for Windows. — Sams Pub.