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DBMS Concepts & Programming in FoxPro

This document outlines the syllabus for a course on DBMS concepts and programming in FoxPro. It includes 11 sections that cover topics like creating and modifying database structures, adding and editing data, sorting and indexing databases, generating reports, using memory variables and date functions, programming with FoxPro, working with multiple database files, and creating windows and menus. The course will involve practical work based on the concepts covered. Reference books for the course are also listed.

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DBMS Concepts & Programming in FoxPro

This document outlines the syllabus for a course on DBMS concepts and programming in FoxPro. It includes 11 sections that cover topics like creating and modifying database structures, adding and editing data, sorting and indexing databases, generating reports, using memory variables and date functions, programming with FoxPro, working with multiple database files, and creating windows and menus. The course will involve practical work based on the concepts covered. Reference books for the course are also listed.

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BCA.S2.

8 – DBMS CONCEPTS AND PROGRAMMING IN FOXPRO


(80 Marks) (TOTAL LECTURERS-50)
1. Introduction
What is Data, information, and database. Manual vs. computerized database,
what is DBMS?
Architecture of DBMS, User of DBMS, Database Administration, DBMS
facilities, Advantages and disadvantages of DBMS, Data Models.

2. Introduction To Database & FoxPro:


What is Simple and Relational Database, Advantages of using FOXPRO.

3. Creating Database Structure:


Defining structures of database file
Entering field names
Saving a database file
Copying and modifying structures of database files.
Searching for specified records

4. Adding Editing And Viewing Data:


Appending data
Changing or editing data
Resizing or changing the order of fields
Editing multiple records, portioning the window
Replacing field contents
Deleting Records
Moving the record Pointer

5. Modify Structure, & File Utilities:


Modifying structure of a database file
File Utilities in FoxPro

6. Sorting And Indexing Database Files


Sorting
Type of Indexes (Single, Compound, Structural Compound, Compact)
Indexing Command
Understanding Expressions
Selecting and Controlling Index Files
Finding information with FIND AND SEEK
7. Generating Reports:
Designing the report forms
Page Layout
Page Preview
Layout Tools
Tiles / Summary
Data Grouping

8. Memory Variables, Date & Time Functions


Memory variables
Array
Time & Date functions and commands
Date Arithmetic

9. Programming With Foxpro:


Introduction to foxpro programs.
Accept and Input.
Creating program files.
Looping statements
Editing a Program files
Making Decisions

10.Multiple Database File:


Concept
Opening multiple database files
Linking Database with SET RELATION
updating information

11. Windows, Menus and Popups


Define, Activate,Deactivate and Hide.

Reference Books: -
1. FOXPRO 2.5 MADE SIMPLE FOR DOS & WINDOWS BY R.K.TAXLI (BPB)
2. PROGRAMMING GUIDE TO FOXPRO 2.5 HOWARD DICKER, BPB PUBLICATIONS.
3. MASTERING FOXPRO 2.5 & 2.6 (SPECIAL EDN.) – BPB
4. PROGRAMMERS GUIDE TO FOXPRO 2.5/2.6 (W/D) - BPB
5. PROGRAMMERS GUIDE TO FOXPRO (THIRD EDITION) BY ABRAHAM SILBERSCHATZ,
HENRY
KORTH, S. SUDARSHAN (MCGRAW HILL)
BCA.S2.PR3 - COMPUTER LABORATORY – 3
(50 Marks)

1. At least 15 Practical based on syllabus mentioned in paper no.


BCA.S2.6.

BCA.S2.PR4-COMPUTER LABORATORY-4
(50 Marks)

1. At least 15 Practical based on syllabus mentioned in paper no. BCA.S2.8.

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