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Everything you need to become a desktop developer. This trio of books takes you from the moment you open the software until you have completed your application. Begin with Alpha Anywhere Made Easy and then move on to the Report Writer. Top it all off with Enhance Your Desktop App!

This bundle includes all the books you see above! Each comes with:

  • A full color printed copy of the book, filled with clear, concise instructions and color screen shots plus Table of Contents and Index.
    • Your choice of Spiral Binding or loose pages, 3-Hole Punched, ready for insertion in your own 3-Ring Binders.
  • CD(s) containing the full contents of the books in PDF format. The PDFs are searchable, printable and each has a Table of Contents and Index. Great for hitting the road.
  • The working databases for the exercises in the books.
  • PLUS free copies of the Electronic Download Editions so you can get started immediately. Automatically added to your order.

Want to know more? Click the "Inside" tab(s) above to see book descriptions, table of contents and sample pages.

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Alpha Anywhere Enhance Your Desktop App!

More Desktop Features Made Easy

by Susan Hussey Bush

Fully compatible with Alpha Anywhere and A5V11

Glue this book to your side while you are developing your application. For users familiar with database design.

What's inside . . .

  • Learn how web forms fit into your desktop application.
  • Create your first grid component.
  • Learn the best ways to use images in your database.
  • Find your customers with a Google Map, learn all about their hobbies with Google Image Search..
  • Jump from an embedded browse to a form for further editing.
  • Add charts to forms and reports.
  • Add Bookmarks, a Table of Contents and an Index to your report.
  • Learn to put the right headers and footers into your reports.
  • Learn the best ways to Find, Sort and Filter your data.
  • Enhance your application with Checkboxes, Radio Buttons, Listboxes and Tree Controls.
  • Add outstanding Graphics to your database.
  • Use Action Scripting to point and click your way to Xbasic.
  • Get user input with Xdialog and create Custom Menus.
  • Get just the right Color and maintain a consistant look with Stylesheets.
  • Use Alpha Five to E-Mail and Fax and send a mass email to your contact list with AlphaMailer.
  • And lots more!

Check out the Table of Contents and then take a look at some sample pages . . .

Chapter 1: Beyond the Basics
Chapter 6:
Find It! Sort It! Filter It!
Chapter 8: Customize Your App!

Book Specifications:

Size: 8 1/2 X 11
No of pages: 332
Cover: Heavy duty laminate.
Binding: Spiral Binding

Alpha Anywhere Report Writer

Reporting and Charting Made Easy

 

What's inside . . .

  • Report design basics. Should you use DBF or SQL file type? Decide what is best for your application type.
  • Learn to use the Quick Report Genie and the Report Editor.
  • Learning how to design Free-form and Layout Table style reports.
  • Learn the best way to transfer data to Excel.
  • Adding Sub-Reports, Linked Reports and Interactive Reports to give more detail.
  • Create a PDF file with Bookmarks, a Table of Contents and Index.
  • Create Charts based on table or report contents.
  • Design Letters, Envelopes and Labels.
  • Learn the ins and outs of the built-in Help system
  • And lots more!

Check out the Table of Contents and then take a look at some sample pages . . .

Chapter 2: What's Your Style?
Chapter 4: Design it your way!
Chapter 5: Spreadsheet Star!

Book Specifications:

Size: 8 1/2 X 11
No of pages: 292
Cover: Heavy duty laminate.
Binding: Spiral Binding

 

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Alpha Anywhere Made Easy

The Basics and More for the Desktop

 

What's inside . . .

  • What file type is best for you? DBF or SQL. It's all explained here.
  • Everything you need to know about Databases and Tables
  • Using SQL with Alpha Anywhere - Active and Passive-Link Tables, Queries and more
  • All about the Alpha Help system.
  • How to set up Field Rules and Data Entry.
  • The principles of Sets and Mapped Tables.
  • How to create outstanding Forms and Browses.
  • Introduction to the Web. Get your feet wet!
  • Introduction to Mobile. Learn what all the fuss is about.
  • What you need to know about Operations.
  • Creating fancy and simple Buttons, Hyperlinks and Bubble Help.
  • Add outstanding Graphics to your database.
  • Use Action Scripting.

Check out the Table of Contents and then take a look at some sample pages . . .

Lesson 2: Workspaces & Tables
Lesson 8: Introduction to the Web
Lesson 9: Introduction to Mobile

Lesson 12:
Buttons, Hyperlinks & Bubble Help

Book Specifications:

Size: 8 1/2 X 11
No of pages: 496
Cover: Heavy duty laminate.
Binding: Spiral Binding