The purpose of this course is to introduce you to ways to apply FoxPro to your day to day microcomputer work. FoxPro is a database management program for the IBM and compatible computers. It is produced by Fox Software (a Microsoft Corporation company). FoxPro is compatible with most of the commands, programs and files.

This course is divided into six main sections: introduction to databases, general maintenance functions, database design, searching, indexing, and reporting. The terminology and concepts provide a base for FoxPro "literacy". The class exercises provide "hands-on" experience.

The course is designed for the first-time FoxPro user. More than 70% of the class time is hands-on use of FoxPro.

• Become familiar with the terminology and major functions of a database management system (DBMS) using the new DBC or Database Container file.
• Edit existing, add new, and delete old database records from Visual FoxPro’s new Data Session window, as well as from the command window.
• Design and create a database system using Visual FoxPro
• Search the database for particular information using the new Query Wizard
• Index the database to view it in different orders
• Design and run a report on the database file using the Report designer.