Book on CD - Enhance Desktop (AA & A5V11)

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Don't worry about losing your computer files!

The Book on CD package contains the following on a CD:

  • A full copy of the book in PDF format. The book is filled with clear, concise instructions, color screen shots and has a Table of Contents and an Index. The PDF has Bookmarks and is searchable and printable.
  • The working database(s) for the exercises.

A free Electronic Download Edition will also be automatically added to your order.

Buy Together Specials:

Alpha Anywhere users:

This is part two of a three volume set. Click the Buy Together tab above to get all and save.
Better yet, combine with the Functions Handbook to take full advantage of the software and save even more! 
 
Alpha Five V11 users:
This is part two of a two volume set.Click the Buy Together tab above to get both and save.
Better yet, combine with the Functions Handbook  to take full advantage of the software and save even more.
 

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

AA Desktop Double Header CD Combo

Total list price $59.90
Price for all $53.90

AA Desktop Trio CD Bundle

Total list price $89.85
Price for all $80.85

A5V11 Desktop Double Header CD Combo

Total list price $59.90
Price for all $53.90

AA Desktop Quad CD Combo

Files may be combined on one or more CDs.
Total list price $109.80
Price for all $98.80

A5V11 Desktop Triple Threat CD Combo

Files may be combined on one or more CD's.
Total list price $79.85
Price for all $71.85

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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

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