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Have your cake and eat it too—without programming!

We maintan that you can create highly sophisticated Alpha Five databases without programming and this is the set that will prove it.Over 1450 pages will show you what you need to know.

This collection is for those who want to set up databases for both the desktop and the web, but do not have an interest in learning Xbasic, Alpha Five's programming language.

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.

All books are fully compatible with Alpha Anywhere!

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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 Five Functions Handbook

Functions and Expressions Made Easy

Fully compatible with Alpha Anywhere and Alpha Five

What's inside . . .

Ch 1: The Basics
Once understood, most common functions are easy to use. Expressions can define calculations or combine fields with text, always following a consistent format throughout the program.

Ch 2: Character Functions
From changing the case of a letter to creating expressions for importing data, character type functions can manipulate both simple and complex data.

Ch 3: Date and Time Functions
Dates can be formatted in a variety of styles. One date subtracted from another, results in the number of days between the two. You can also calculate the time worked by an employee or show the duration of time of sporting event.

Ch 4: Numeric Functions
From simple arithmetic to advanced calculations, numeric functions give superior results.

Ch 5: Functions for Filtering and Ordering Records
Whether locating a single record within tens of thousands or printing a monthly sales report, filtering is at the heart of your application design.

Ch 6: Summary and Report Functions
Totals, averages, counts and other summaries will have your reports telling the whole story for you and your clients.

Ch 7: Lookup Function
The Lookup function requires more documentation than other functions because the syntax can be hard to understand. After doing the exercise and reading the principles behind its setup, just use the worksheet at the end of the chapter and you'll easily add lookups to your application!

Many thanks to Frances Peake for her assistance with this chapter.

Ch 8: Table Information
You can return the name of the table, the record number and other information about fields and tables.

Ch 9: Master Chart
When you know the name of the function, come here for quick reference to the syntax.

Check out the Table of Contentsand List of Syntax Charts and then take a look at some sample pages . . .

Ch 2: Character Functions and sample syntax chart

Book Specifications:
Size: 8 1/2 X 11
No of pages: 196
Cover: Heavy duty laminate.
Binding: Spiral Binding

 

Alpha Five Made Easy

The Basics and More for Version 11

 

What's inside . . .

  • Everything you need to know about Databases and Tables
  • How to set up Field Rules and Data Entry
  • The principles of Sets and Mapped Tables
  • How to create outstanding Forms and Browses
  • How to wow your customers with Reports, Letters and Labels
  • 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.
  • Use Alpha Five’s easy design features with SQL databases

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

Lesson 4: Forms & Browses
Lesson 5:
Reports
Lesson 7:
Buttons, Hyperlinks & Bubble Help

Book Specifications:

Size: 8 1/2 X 11
No of pages: 414
Cover: Heavy duty laminate.
Binding: Spiral Binding

Alpha Five Web Applications Made Easy

The Basics and More for Version 11

What's inside . . .

  • Ch 1: Sensational System: How designing for the web with Alpha Five is unique.
  • Ch 2: Marvelous Moves: Introduction to Web Components, the heart of the Alpha Five web system
  • Ch 3: Heavenly Help: Learn how to find all the help you need with the Documentation Viewer and Video Finder.
  • Ch 4: Solid Security: Keep the bad guys out with the Application Server's security system.
  • Ch 5: Amazing Attributes: The Web Application Control Panel is packed with feature after feature after feature.
  • Ch 6: Setup Settings: Templates, types of grids, tables and views. Learn all you need to know!
  • Ch 7: Fun with Fields: Forms and frames and links and lookups lead to great grids!
  • Ch 8: Dynamite Dialogs: Learn all about the component that talks to your users and readies you for mobile.
  • Ch 9: Perfect Packages: Put everything together with the Tabbed UI, Page Layout and Navigations System components and learn about the free Feature Packs.
  • Ch 10: Sexy SQL Secrets: Connect to your remote database and use Alpha Five's user friendly features at the same time.
  • Ch 11: Internet Installation: What you need to do to take the final steps of putting your application on-line.
  • Ch 12: Helpful Hints: More morsels of interesting information!

Appendix: A pictorial review of components so you can choose just the right one while you are working on your application!

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

Chapter 7: Fun with Fields: Add lookups and lots more special features.

Chapter 8: Dynamite Dialogs: Just a sampling of what these amazing components can do.

Chapter 9: Perfect Packages:More web components and free Feature Packs!

Book Specifications:

Size: 8 1/2 X 11
No of pages: 510
Cover: Heavy duty laminate.
Binding: Spiral Binding